Scholarships and funding

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Scholarships and funding

We offer one of the most generous financial support schemes in the UK

At Kent, we believe that talented students from a variety of backgrounds should have the opportunity to study here.

In addition to the University's generous income related financial support package, a pool of scholarships is allocated to current or former students from the University of Kent's partner schools and colleges, including members of UKAT and the Kent and Medway Progression Federation, and students on the University of Kent’s Access to HE Programme or University Entrance Diploma.

The Partner Scholarship

The Partner Scholarship extends our support for students from local schools and colleges by rewarding those who will make the most positive contribution to the University community. 

Successful applicants from selected partner institutions receive £1,000 for each stage of undergraduate study at the University of Kent.

Kent UKAT Ambition Scholarship

The Kent UKAT Ambition Scholarship extends our support to students who completed their studies at one of the University of Kent’s sponsored academies: Brompton Academy or Chatham Grammar.  The scholarship is worth £2,000 for each stage of undergraduate study at the University of Kent.

Kent UKAT Ambition Scholarship holders will be invited to join the Kent Ambition Scholars Programme.  As part of this programme, you will receive targeted support throughout your student journey and be encouraged to develop your employability skills by being invited to apply to different opportunities within the University, such as becoming a Student Ambassador.

Kent Access to HE Ambition Scholarship

The Kent Access to HE Ambition Scholarship extends our support to students who undertook an Access to HE Diploma at the University of Kent, or at one of the University’s Partner Colleges. The scholarship is worth £2,000 for each stage of UG study at the University of Kent.

Kent Access to HE Ambition Scholarship holders will be invited to join the Kent Ambition Scholars Programme.  As part of this programme, you will receive targeted support throughout your student journey and be encouraged to develop your employability skills by being invited to apply to different opportunities within the University, such as becoming a Student Ambassador.

Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship

The Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship extends our support to those students who participated in the University of Kent Succeed Programme.  The scholarship is worth between £500-£2,000 for each stage of undergraduate study at the University of Kent.

Kent Ambition to Succeed scholarship holders will be invited to join the Kent Ambition Scholars Programme.  As part of this programme, you will receive targeted support throughout your student journey and be encouraged to develop your employability skills by being invited to apply to different opportunities within the University,  such as becoming a Student Ambassador.

Kent Financial Support Package

At Kent, we believe that all students who have the academic potential to benefit from our courses should have the opportunity to come to the University and we have established one of the most generous financial support schemes in the UK.