Bradford Futures Scholarship 2026 at the University of Bradford UK

Bradford Futures Scholarship 2026 at the University of Bradford UK; The University of Bradford Futures Scholarship aims to support deserving undergraduate students who are classified as home-fee paying students and meet one or more of the criteria outlined in the University’s Widening Participation Plan.

The scholarship provides £1,500 per academic year as a direct cash payment to eligible recipients and may be renewed for up to four years, depending on academic performance.

Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
Level: Undergraduate
Host Country: United Kingdom
Institution: University of Bradford
Application Deadline: 31 October 2025
Application Opens: 1 October 2025

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

Be new, first-degree undergraduate students (including foundation year entrants).
Be enrolled full-time at the University of Bradford.
Be classified as Home-fee paying students.

In addition, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:

From a low participation area (POLAR 4 Quintile 1 or 2).
From a low household income or low socioeconomic background.
Identify as BAME (Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic).
Have a disability.
Be a young carer, care leaver, or estranged from parents.
Hold refugee or asylum seeker status (not already receiving the Sanctuary Scholarship).
Be an adult learner (aged 25 and above).

Scholarship Value and Benefits

Amount: £1,500 per academic year (paid directly to the student).
Duration: Renewable for up to four years, subject to satisfactory academic progress.
Combination: May be awarded alongside other University bursaries such as:
- The Standard Undergraduate Bursary, and/or
- The Academic Excellence Scholarship.
Total Possible Value: Up to £6,000 over the duration of the degree programme.