We understand that you may face additional challenges and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

New Students

If you’re a self-funded International Student paying overseas fees, you may qualify for a scholarship of £1,500 on your first year of study with us.

Applicants must hold an offer from Buckinghamshire New University for a full-time taught degree programme, starting in September 2023, February 2024 or April 2024.

You do not need to complete an application form to be considered for this scholarship.

Continuing Students

If you’re a self-funded International Student paying overseas fees, you may qualify for a further scholarship of £1,500 on each of your subsequent year/s of study with us. This scholarship is available for students continuing on to Level 5 (Year 2) and Level 6 (Year 3), (as well as Level 4 (Year 1) for Foundation level students),

The important information - Terms and Conditions

• One off fee reduction of £1,500 available to all applicants paying overseas fees on their first year of study
• Applicants must be self-funded
• Programme of study must be at least one year in duration
• The tuition fee charged must be at least £15,000
• This scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with another scholarship or bursary offered by Buckinghamshire New University.
• The continuation scholarship is only available as a one-off fee reduction of £1,500 for each year of study
• The continuation scholarship is subject to satisfactory attendance and successful progression on the course, from the previous level of study.

In addition to our Vice-Chancellor’s International Student Scholarship, we are also pleased to offer an International Early Payment Discount of £500 for full payment of fees before the discount deadline.

Applicants must hold an offer from Buckinghamshire New University for a full-time taught degree programme, starting in either September 2023, February 2024 or April 2024.

The important information - Terms and Conditions

• One-off Early Payment fee reduction of £500 available to all applicants paying overseas fees.
• Full tuition payment must be paid in full and cleared in the University's bank account by 24th July 2023 for students starting their course in September 2023. 
• This discount is also available to undergraduate students who are returning for their second (Level 5) or third (Level 6) year at BNU.
• This discount does not apply to your placement year.
• The full tuition fee charged must be at least £15,000.
• The early payment discount can only be combined with the Vice-Chancellor’s International Student Scholarship and no other scholarship.
• Unfortunately, due to US federal regulations, students from the United States applying for funding from FAFSA will not be eligible for the £500 discount.

We are really pleased to have received a high number of applications for this scholarship. Due to high demand and the limited scholarships we have available, we are not currently accept further applications for the upcoming 2023/24 academic year. Please keep an eye out on this webpage for information about the 2024/25 application process.

Buckinghamshire New University is committed to supporting refugees and providing them with opportunities to make the most of their new lives. Will be offering at least one scholarship per year. 

Eligibility:

For us to consider your application for our Refugee Scholarship you must:

1. Provide Evidence of your Biometric Residence Permit (BPR Card) and Share Code showing your immigration status as either a Group 1, Group 2, Humanitarian Protection, Leave to remain or Stateless Leave.
2. Be ineligible to access funding from the Student Loan
3. Not already hold an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification. 
4. You have a conditional or unconditional offer from Buckinghamshire New University.
5. You must be getting enrolled onto a full-time undergraduate or foundation course in one of our campuses High Wycombe, Uxbridge or Aylesbury campuses. 

The scholarship will cover:

1. The cost of all course tuition fees.
2. Maintenance allowance for the duration of the course on intervals through the duration of the course £2600 per academic year
3. Accommodation for the duration of the course of study in University Halls of Residence.
4. Free gym membership.
5. Access to BNU New Usage scheme

We are really pleased to have received a high number of applications for this scholarship. Due to high demand and the limited scholarships we have available, we are not currently accept further applications for the upcoming 2023/24 academic year. Please keep an eye out on this webpage for information about the 2024/25 application process.

Buckinghamshire New University is committed to supporting Asylum Seekers and providing them with opportunities to make the most of their new lives. We will be offering at least one scholarship per year.

Eligibility: 

1. Application Registration Card (ARC) or Letter from Home Office confirming your Asylum Seeker status (under-1951 UN Convention)
2. Be ineligible to access funding from the Student Loan Company due to your immigration status.
3. Not already hold an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification.
4. You have a conditional or unconditional offer from Buckinghamshire New University.
5. You must be getting enrolled onto a full-time undergraduate, postgraduate or foundation course in one of our campuses High Wycombe, Uxbridge or Aylesbury campuses.

The scholarship will cover:

1. The cost of all course tuition fees.
2. Maintenance allowance for the duration of the course paid on intervals through the duration of the course £10,000 per academic year.
3. Accommodation for the duration of the course of study in University Halls of Residence
4. Free gym membership.
5. Access to BNU New Usage scheme

Please note:

• This scholarship is only able to assist an individual and can not provide support for family members or friends.
• You will need to inform the Home Office of withdrawing from Asylum Seeker support if you are offered and in receipt of this scholarship. If you don not you will be committing a fraudulent act which could lead to the lose of your status or further implications. You should check what effects withdrawing from Asylum Seeker support will have with the home office before accepting our Scholarship.
• Students must inform the bursary team of any changes to their immigration status during their studies.

We recognise that sometimes our students need a little extra support. The university aims to help as much as possible, however, scholarship and bursary funding is limited. Displaced Students have listed the below as sources of additional funding which you may wish to explore:

• STAR’s guide to additional financial support
• REUK’s list of additional funders

Unfortunately, these are not BNU based so we are not able to provide further guidance on them.