Scholarships and funding
In addition to the University-wide scholarships on offer, Kent Business School is delighted to be able to offer a range of support to our taught and research students.
Kent Business School Loyalty Award
This loyalty award is open to students from the University of Kent who continue their postgraduate studies (taught or research) at Kent Business School. Eligible students would be awarded a 10% discount on their tuition fees.
Scholarships
Kent Business School supports outstanding UK and international postgraduate taught and postgraduate research students who can make an exceptional contribution.
| Open Innovation and Collaboration in Healthcare | Candidates must have qualifications/experience equal to a minimum of a 2:1 Undergraduate degree, along with a Master's with Merit or Distinction, in a relevant subject. | Tuition fees at the home rate and maintenance grant of £15,609 (stipend) in 2022/23 | PhD |
| ESRC SeNSS Studentship | Candidates must have qualifications/experience equal to the standard of a good honours degree at a first or upper second class level from a UK academic research organisation. | Maintenance grant of £14,777 (2020/21), tuition fees at the home/EU rate and access to further research funding | PhD |
| The Kent-Wates PhD Scholarship in Suicide Prevention | Candidates must have excellent research potential and minimum of a 2:1 Undergraduate degree and a Master's with Distinction in public health, social policy or organisation studies. | Tuition fees at the home rate and a maintenance grant of £15,609 for 2021/22 | PhD |
| Kent Business School Research Scholarship | Candidates must demonstrate excellent research potential and will have a First or 2:1 Undergraduate degree, along with a Master's with Distinction, in a relevant subject. | Three-year PhD studentship. One award at International tuition fee rate, two awards at Home tuition fee rate, all with a stipend (2021/22 rate to be confirmed, 2020/21 rate was £15,285). | PhD |
| MBA Leaders in Sustainability Scholarship | Self-funded students who hold an offer to study the MBA. | 25% of Tuition Fee | MBA |
| MBA SME Entrepreneur & Innovator Scholarship | Self-funded students who hold an offer to study the MBA. | 25% of Tuition Fee | MBA |
| MBA Women in Leadership Scholarship | Self-funded students who hold an offer to study the MBA. | 25% of Tuition Fee | MBA |
| Course Director's Scholarship |
Self-funded students with a First Class degree (or equivalent). |
Awards up to £2,500 | MSc |
| Lisa Pan Marketing and Technology Scholarship |
Self-funded students with a First Class degree who hold an offer to study MSc Marketing at Kent Business School for 2023 entry. |
Award value of £11,100 | MSc |
| The BAME in Higher Education Ambition Scholarship |
Current Kent undergraduates with a 2:1 or first class degree continuing to Master's study at any of Kent's locations. |
Award value of £5000 | MSc |
| The “Ambition” Scholarship |
Current Kent undergraduates with a 2:1 or first class degree continuing to Master's study at any of Kent's locations. |
Award value of £3000 | MSc |
| The Widening Participation Ambition Scholarship |
For students progressing directly from undergraduate to postgraduate study at Kent, having completed the undergraduate programme. Students must have received the Kent Financial Support Package (KFSP) during undergraduate study. |
Award value of £5000 | MSc |
Bursaries
Kent Business School offers its own bursary scheme that aims to support our postgraduate students in need of financial support during their studies. Our bursaries are non-repayable and are awarded based on individual financial circumstances.
| Name | Eligibility | Value | Study level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Business School Hardship Bursary | UK & International Students, decisions based on financial hardship | Awards up to £3,000 | MSc, MBA |
Discounts
Kent Business School offers the following Early bird discount to students who confirm their offer early. In addition, for Kent students progressing onto a postgraduate course, the Kent Business School loyalty award is available.
| Eligibility | Value | Study level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Business School Early Bird Discount | Applicants must apply before 31 March 2022 and pay the required £2,000 deposit by 30 April 2022. January Start Courses have different deadline dates. | 10% tuition fee discount | MSc, MBA, PhD |
| Kent Business School Loyalty Award | University of Kent graduates |
10% tuition fee discount |
MSc, MBA, PhD |
