The University of Bradford Futures Scholarship is for deserving undergraduate students, specifically targeting home-fee paying students who fulfill the criteria outlined in the Widening Participation Plan. Detailed eligibility criteria can be found in a designated section. The scholarship is valued at £1,500 annually, disbursed as a cash payment to the recipients.
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When is the Application Deadline:
31 October 2025
Applications open 1 October 2025 and close 31 October 2025.
Tell Me About the Award:
The Bradford Futures Scholarship is a prestigious initiative by the University of Bradford aimed at empowering ambitious undergraduate students who demonstrate potential, resilience, and commitment to academic success.
It seeks to support students from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds, in line with the University’s Widening Participation Plan.
This award provides a cash payment of £1,500 per academic year to help students focus on their studies and reduce financial stress during their undergraduate journey.
Which Fields are Eligible?
All full-time undergraduate programs at the University of Bradford are eligible for this scholarship.
Type:
🎓 Undergraduate Scholarship (Home students only)
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must be:
- New, first-degree undergraduate students (including foundation year entrants).
- Enrolled full-time at the University of Bradford.
- Classified as Home-fee paying students.
Additionally, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- From a low participation area (POLAR 4 Quintile 1 or 2).
- From a low household income or low socioeconomic background.
- Identify as BAME (Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic).
- Have a disability.
- Be a young carer, care leaver, or estranged from parents.
- Hold refugee or asylum seeker status (not already receiving the Sanctuary Scholarship).
- Be an adult learner (aged 25 and above).
How are Applicants Selected?
Selection is competitive and based on the strength of each applicant’s demonstration of eligibility, background, and alignment with the University’s Widening Participation priorities.
Please note: There is no appeals process, and the panel’s decision is final.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
🏴 United Kingdom (Home-fee paying students only)
Where will the Award be Taken?
At the University of Bradford, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
How Many Awards?
The number of awards varies depending on the available funding and quality of applicants each year.
What is the Benefit of the Award?
- £1,500 per academic year (paid directly to the student).
- Renewable for up to 4 years, subject to satisfactory academic progress.
- May be awarded alongside other University bursaries such as:
- The Standard Undergraduate Bursary, and/or
- The Academic Excellence Scholarship.
💰 Total Possible Value: Up to £6,000 over the duration of your degree.
How Long Will the Award Last?
For the entire duration of the undergraduate program (up to 4 years), provided eligibility is maintained.
How to Apply:
All applications must be submitted online through the University’s scholarship portal.
- Opens: 1 October 2025
- Closes: 31 October 2025
Applicants are encouraged to apply early and ensure they have already applied for student finance before submitting their scholarship form.
👉 Apply for the Bradford Futures Scholarship

