Ulster University Community Scholarships

The Ulster University Community Scholarships application process is open to individuals who are currently in final year of an acceptable Level 3 qualification such as A-Levels, BTEC, HND or equivalent at an NI educational institution and who also have a permanent home address in Northern Ireland.Non-care experienced applicants must

• Be in receipt of an offer from Ulster University and have confirmed Ulster as your first choice

• Have a permanent home address in Northern Ireland.

• Be first in family to undertake an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in the UK, Ireland or abroad. However, if a parent is currently studying for their first degree or has graduated within the last 5 years, the application will still be considered

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

• Be currently in receipt of free school meals (FSM) and/or Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
• Be the main carer for a family member or dependant
• Be care experienced
• Be in receipt of disability living allowance/personal independence payments.
• Permanently reside in an area of high deprivation/low participation.

Care experienced applicants must

Be care experienced
Be in receipt of an offer from Ulster University and have confirmed Ulster as your first choice

Should we need to shortlist further, we will take into account the following

Be in receipt of Disability Living Allowance/Personal Independence Payments
Be currently in receipt of Free School Meals (FSM) and/or Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
Permanently reside in an area of high deprivation/low participation