Scholarships and bursaries

Merit Scholarship

What is it? Our Merit Scholarship is open to undergraduate students from the UK (and eligible EU/EEA students) who are taking exams in summer 2023 and expecting to achieve BBB.

Who is it for? UK or eligible EU students studying a full-time undergraduate degree on our Cambridge, Chelmsford or ARU Peterborough campuses.

How much is it worth? £1,000.

How do I apply? You’ll automatically receive our Merit Scholarship if you meet the eligibility criteria and register as an ARU student.

Full details and eligibility criteria for our Merit Scholarship

ARU Bursary

What is it? Our ARU Bursary is for students who have an annual household income of £42,875 or less.

Who is it for? UK or eligible EU students studying a full- or part-time undergraduate or integrated Masters degree on our Cambridge, Chelmsford or Peterborough campuses.

How much is it worth? Up to £300 per year.

How do I apply? You’ll automatically receive our ARU Bursary if you meet the eligibility criteria and register as a student.

Full details and eligibility criteria for our ARU Bursary

Alumni Scholarship

What is it? Our Alumni Scholarship is for students who have completed an ARU degree course and want to undertake further study.

Who is it for? UK or eligible EU students starting a postgraduate taught or postgraduate research degree.

How much is it worth? Either a 20% discount on postgraduate taught courses, or a £400 discount on postgraduate research programmes.

How do I apply? You’ll automatically be assessed for our Alumni Scholarship when you apply for a course.

Full details and eligibility criteria for our Alumni Scholarship

ARU Peterborough Postgraduate Scholarship

What is it? The ARU Peterborough Postgraduate Scholarship is for students joining one of three Masters degrees in Peterborough.

Who is it for? UK or eligible EU/EEA students studying a full-time postgraduate degree at ARU Peterborough.

How much is it worth? £4,000.

How do I apply? You’ll automatically receive the scholarship if you meet the eligibility criteria and register as a student.

Full details and eligibility criteria for our ARU Peterborough Postgraduate Scholarship

Sport Scholarship

What is it? Our Sport Scholarship is designed to support talented athletes during their time at ARU.

Who is it for? Undergraduate and postgraduate students who compete at regional, national or international level.

How much is it worth? There are two levels of scholarship, ranging from £1,400 up to £12,500 per year.

How do I apply? Complete an application form, including a supporting statement outlining why you’re suitable for this scholarship.

Key dates: Applications are open year-round.

Full details and eligibility criteria for our Sport Scholarship

MBA Scholarship

What is it? Boost your career prospects with our prestigious Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees. Study in Cambridge and take advantage of our scholarship, which takes the form of a fee reduction.

Who is it for? UK or international students on our MBA course.

How much is it worth? £4,000 for a one-year course, or £2,000 for a two-year course with placement.

How do I apply? We will automatically consider you for this scholarship when you apply for the MBA.

Full details and eligibility criteria for our MBA Bursary

International Excellence Scholarship

What is it? Our International Excellence Scholarship is awarded to students who can demonstrate exceptional academic and extra-curricular achievement.

Who is it for? International students studying an undergraduate or postgraduate taught degree.

How much is it worth? £4,000.

How do I apply? Complete an application form and submit a 500-word supporting statement outlining why you’re suitable for this scholarship.

Full details and eligibility criteria for our International Excellence Scholarship

International Merit Scholarship

What is it? Every year, we award a number of Merit Scholarships to international students who are starting a course at ARU.

Who is it for? International students applying for an undergraduate, postgraduate or research degree.

How much is it worth? Between £1,000 and £2,000.

How do I apply? You’ll automatically receive our International Merit Scholarship if you meet the eligibility criteria.

Full details and eligibility criteria for our International Merit Scholarship

International Alumni Scholarship

What is it? If you’re already an undergraduate student at ARU and want to move onto a postgraduate course, you may be eligible for our International Alumni Scholarship.

Who is it for? International students who have completed an undergraduate degree at ARU and are applying for a postgraduate or research degree.

How much is it worth? £3,000.

How do I apply? You’ll automatically receive our International Alumni Scholarship if you meet the eligibility criteria.

Full details and eligibility criteria for our International Alumni Scholarship

International Early Payment Discount

What is it? Pay your tuition fees early and take advantage of our special discount.

Who is it for? International students taking an undergraduate or postgraduate degree course, and studying full-time.

How much is it worth? £400 up to £1,000.

How do I apply? There is no need to apply. Simply pay your tuition fees, minus the discount, by the payment deadline.

Full details and eligibility criteria for our International Early Payment Discount

Children’s Book Illustration Inclusivity Bursary & Mentorship

What is it? The bursary aims to help overcome some of the barriers that currently prevent students from under-represented groups from taking up this course of study

Who is it for? Talented students from groups under-represented in the profession of children’s book illustration to support them in studying the MA Children’s Book Illustration course 

How much is it worth? £11,200

How do I apply? Complete an application form

Full details and eligibility criteria for the ARU Children’s Book Illustration Inclusivity Bursary & Mentorship

British Council Scholarship for Women in STEM

What is it? In partnership with the British Council, we're offering five scholarships to female students from Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Argentina, Venezuela, Cuba or Jamaica

Who is it for? International students starting one of five one-year Masters courses in engineering at ARU in September 2023.

How much is it worth? The full scholarship includes tuition fees, airfare, monthly living stipend, and a Career Development Bursary. There is an additional financial allowance for applicants who have children.

How do I apply? Complete the application form.

Key dates: Apply by 23 March 2023.

Full details and eligibility criteria for our British Council Scholarship for Women in STEM

GREAT Scholarship

What is it? In partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, we're offering four scholarships to students from China (one place), Mexico (one place), Malaysia (one place), Thailand (one place) and Turkey (one place).

Who is it for? International students starting a postgraduate taught course at ARU in September 2023.

How much is it worth? £10,000.

How do I apply? Complete the application form for your country.

Key dates: Apply by 2 June 2023.

Full details and eligibility criteria for our GREAT Scholarship