Inspire the Future postgraduate scholarships

Through the generous support of Kingston University alumni and friends to our Inspire the Future campaign, we are able to offer 20 postgraduate scholarships to progressing Kingston University undergraduate students and recent graduates (class of 2020-2022 only). The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage academic excellence and allow talented graduates to continue to higher levels of learning and research.

The scholarship offers a 40%* reduction in fees for taught masters or postgraduate diploma courses with September start dates.

Applications for the 2023/24 academic year are now closed. To receive updates on application deadlines for 2024/25 and support with the application process, please register your interest by filling out this short registration of interest form.

To be considered, you must:

• have completed an undergraduate degree at Kingston University in 2020-2022 or be completing one in 2023
• be classed as 'home' for fees purposes
• have achieved, or expect to achieve, a 2:1 classification in your undergraduate degree.

Applicants must also meet one of the following criteria*:

• Be in the first generation of their family to attend university
• Have a family household income of less than £25,000 per year
• Identify as being disabled or have a specific learning difference
• Be recognised by social services as a young adult carer
• Have spent time in care in the UK, been placed in a foyer or are estranged from your family AND were under 25 at the point of first enrolment at Kingston University.
• Be in receipt of a Sanctuary Scholarship

*At the point of first enrolment as an undergraduate student. Evidence may be requested if not already held by the University.

Unfortunately, this scholarship is NOT available:

• to students who have already started their postgraduate studies (including completion of other Level 7 qualifications)
• for those classed as 'overseas' for fees purposes
• for PGCE, MBA, Midwifery, Radiography, Post-qualifying Social Work, Masters by Research or PhD study
• for students with undergraduate degree outcomes 2:2 or below

Your application will be judged on:

• your academic success to date and your future potential, as evidenced by undergraduate module results, awards and references from those who have taught you at Kingston University
• your demonstration (in your personal statement in the application form) of the impact studying this course will have on your future and the wider world