Scholarships and bursaries

Helping you succeed

We want to give you every chance of fulfilling your potential, which is why we offer non-repayable scholarships. To find out more about the full range and which scholarships you might be eligible for, visit

www.bournemouth.ac.uk/pg-scholarships

Academic Excellence Scholarship (UK)

Academic Excellence Scholarship (Overseas)

BU Music Scholarships

BU Sport Scholarships

BU/Chevening Joint Scholarships

Applicants for Master's degrees who meet our criteria. No application needed £2,000 reduction to your fees UK/Republic of Ireland (RoI) Postgraduate Taught (including Master’s by Research)

Applicants for Master's degrees who meet our criteria. No application needed £3,500 reduction to your fees Overseas and EU Postgraduate Taught (including Master’s by Research)

For talented instrumentalists or vocalists who have been involved in ensemble activity £600 UK/Republic of Ireland (RoI) and overseas and EU Postgraduate Taught and Postgraduate Research

For talented athletes with a desire to continue developing in the sporting arena as well as academically Up to £5,000 UK/Republic of Ireland (RoI) and overseas and EU Postgraduate Taught and Postgraduate Research

BU welcomes Chevening scholars each year. This is a joint scholarship. You need to apply via the Chevening Scholarship website 100% fee waiver plus expenses Overseas Postgraduate Taught

Chevening Scholarships

BU welcomes Chevening scholars each year. This is an external scholarship that BU supports. You need to apply via the Chevening Scholarship website 100% fee waiver plus expenses Overseas Postgraduate Taught

The key to my future

Linh Trinh

Executive Dean’s Scholarship recipient

Linh wanted to increase her academic understanding of marketing, but needed help to fund her development. A BU scholarship was the perfect solution for her.

After spending three years gaining experience in marketing and communications, coming to study in the UK was my biggest goal. I wanted to supplement the practical skills I had already acquired with an academic underpinning, so the MA Marketing Communication was the logical choice.

I saw the scholarship advertised on the BU website, and was delighted when my application was accepted. Without it, I would not have had the opportunity to pursue my studies in the UK, and the benefits it has brought into my life have gone far beyond the academic.

My scholarship has opened doors for me in terms of my personal growth as well as giving me the chance to study at BU. It’s been an incredibly rewarding experience, learning alongside students from all over the world and making connections that I will value for the rest of my life. The university’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals was reflected in my course content, and aligned well with my own interest in sustainability, and I was inspired by the lecturers, who are experts in their fields. I’ve been encouraged to develop leadership in addressing sustainable challenges, all while studying at a university with world-class facilities and great student support that made it all the more enjoyable.

My advice to anyone thinking of applying for a scholarship at BU is to go for it. Nothing is worth more than a true story, so tell your stories as part of your application. The process itself is a valuable opportunity to reflect on yourself, find your passion and discover your potential.

My scholarship has been the key to my future, and I hope your application helps you find the key to yours.

ADVENTURE

was calling me

Amy Zhou

GREAT Scholarship recipient

When Amy Zhou began considering study in the UK, the chance to take her career in a new direction along with the offer of a scholarship made BU a great option.

I was really keen that my Master's studies should be a new adventure for me, something that would help me to learn and think in a different way. I began researching UK universities, which I felt gave me the best chance of having the experience I wanted, and the MA Producing Film & Television at BU really stood out.

As I began to look around the BU website, I also learned that I was eligible to apply for a GREAT Scholarship – a campaign to attract students from certain countries to study in Great Britain. I was excited by the opportunities that the scholarship offered – the chance to meet students from other UK universities to network and discuss our experiences, for example.

Perhaps most important of all was the fact that the scholarship would enable me to fund myself to pursue my education in the UK. When I found out my application had been successful, I was delighted because I knew it meant I would be able to give the course my full attention and not have to spend time thinking about my finances and how to pay for things.

A side-effect of the scholarship that I wasn't really expecting was how it also boosted my confidence. I had been working in a marketing role before joining BU, and had no background in film. As a result, I was anxious about applying to the course, but the scholarship gave me extra motivation. Knowing that I was a strong enough candidate to be considered for a scholarship gave me more confidence about my application in general, and it was a key factor in me starting to believe that "I can make it".

Now that I'm here, the experience has not disappointed me. Everyone here is willing to lend you their skills and experience. I can't tell you how many times I have sought help from lecturers, classmates, staff from the kit desk and even the SUBU help desk. It's made me eager to support others – you're never alone at BU.