The Difference Undergraduate Scholarship is available to home applicants (UK Students) who have applied for a place on any Undergraduate course in any School or Faculty of study at UEA, which has a start date of September 2026.
Their household income must be less than £30,000 per year. Students can choose to receive the funding as a maintenance grant or a tuition fee contribution.
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To be considered for this scholarship, apply before the deadline on Friday, 1st May 2026.
When is the Application Deadline:
Friday, 1st May 2026.
Tell Me About The Award:
The University of East Anglia (UEA) offers the Difference Undergraduate Scholarship to talented UK students from low-income households. The award supports students starting undergraduate studies in September 2026, either as a maintenance grant for living costs or a tuition fee contribution.
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Which Fields are Eligible?
All undergraduate courses across UEA Schools and Faculties, including:
- Biological Sciences
- Computing Sciences
- Economics
- Education
- Environmental Sciences
- Humanities
- Medicine and Health
- Science
- Social Sciences
- Law
- Business, Music, Psychology, Social Work, Engineering, Media, Literature, History, Global Development, and more.
Type:
Undergraduate Scholarship.
Who can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be UK-domiciled home students.
- Have a household income under £30,000 per year.
- Apply for an undergraduate course starting September 2026.
- Hold UEA as their first choice.
- Demonstrate academic potential, passion for their subject, and potential contribution to university life.
- Be first-generation university students (priority given).
- Not hold any other scholarship, bursary, or external funding.
How are Applicants Selected?
Selection is based on financial need, academic history, subject commitment, and potential to positively contribute to UEA’s community.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
United Kingdom only.
Where will the Award be Taken?
University of East Anglia (UEA), Norwich, United Kingdom.
How Many Awards?
A limited number (exact number not specified).
What is the Benefit of the Award?
- Total value: £15,000.
- Annual value: £5,000 per year for 3 years.
- Choice of receiving it as a maintenance grant or tuition fee contribution.
How Long Will the Award Last?
3 years (duration of an undergraduate degree).
How to Apply:
Applicants must complete and submit the required application form before the deadline.
👉 Visit the Award Webpage for Details: UEA Difference Undergraduate Scholarship
