Wallscourt Scholarships

These scholarships are for students who attended secondary schools or further education colleges in the local region.

About the scholarships

These scholarships were established by the Wallscourt Foundation, an independent charitable trust which supports education and learning at UWE Bristol.

Fifteen scholarships are available to local students who have exceptional academic or personal achievements and who are committed to their education and to becoming an ambassador for UWE Bristol in our local community.

The benefits of being a Wallscourt Scholar:

  • Scholars will be awarded £1000 in their first year, paid in two instalments of £500; plus £500 in their second year and £500 in their third year.
  • Access to bespoke online webinars during the transition from Post 16 education into Higher Education, if applicable.
  • Involvement in the Access to UWE Bristol fair.
  • An invite to campus with other contextual offer holders and potential scholars.
  • Joining a community of scholars.
  • Invitation to a celebration event.
  • Opportunity to visit previous secondary school/Further Education college and speak about learning journey.
  • Option to become a Student Ambassador, championing inclusivity and diversity across the University.

Eligibility

If you are eligible you will have received a contextual offer from UWE Bristol. UWE Bristol will email you an application form and invite you to apply for the scholarship.

Application process

Applications will be judged by a panel consisting of the Head of Widening Access and Collaborative Outreach Projects (or nominee), Head of Student Money Service (or nominee), Head of Student Journey Communications (or nominee) and representatives from the Wallscourt Foundation. Applications will be anonymised.

If you have any questions, please email the Widening Access Team at widening.access@uwe.ac.uk.