University of Law Scholarships: What to Know

If you’re thinking about pursuing an undergraduate degree in law or related fields such as business, criminology, psychology, or policing, you might be curious about scholarship opportunities at the University of Law. Scholarships can offer both financial support and recognition for academic accomplishments or specific criteria. The University of Law provides a variety of undergraduate scholarships for qualified students. Here’s an overview of some available options:

Career Changer Scholarship
This scholarship is open to all undergraduate degrees except apprenticeship programs. The university offers a total of 12 full-fee scholarships, with additional partial scholarships available to other successful candidates. To qualify, applicants must have received an offer for one of the undergraduate programs and demonstrate relevant work experience, transferable skills, and motivation for a career change. Applications are submitted via an online form.

Set for Success Scholarship
This scholarship is also available for all undergraduate degrees, excluding apprenticeship programs. It offers 24 awards of £2,000 each for Business, Criminology, Law, and Policing courses starting in September 2023. Additionally, there are two full-fee awards available for all undergraduate programs, except apprenticeship pathways. Eligibility requires an offer for an undergraduate degree, the highest score in the online assessment, and a minimum of AAB at A Level (or equivalent). Applicants can apply through the scholarships link included in their offer letter, and final academic results will be added to their application.

Lawyer 2B Scholarship
This scholarship is specifically for all undergraduate Law courses (LLBs), excluding apprenticeship programs. In partnership with Lawyer 2B, the university offers one full-fee scholarship for undergraduate law degrees commencing in September 2023. Applicants must have received an offer for an undergraduate law program, meet the Widening Participation criteria, achieve the highest score in the online assessment, and have a minimum of BBB at A Level (or equivalent). Applications can be made through the link in the offer letter, and shortlisted candidates may need to submit an essay for consideration by Lawyer 2B.

The Sherryl Kintu Scholarship
This scholarship is available for all undergraduate degrees, excluding apprenticeship programs. Established in memory of Sherryl Kintu, a dedicated member of Global University Systems who championed the entrepreneurial spirit of Black women in the arts, this scholarship offers a full-fee award for students starting their courses in September 2023. Eligibility criteria include receiving an offer for one of the undergraduate programs, meeting the Widening Participation criteria, achieving the highest score in the online assessment, and demonstrating passion, drive, and business acumen in the personal statement.

The University of Law Undergraduate Bursary
Available for all undergraduate degrees except apprenticeship programs, this bursary is designed to provide extra financial support for new full-time students with a household income of “zero,” as assessed by the National Student Finance service. Awarded at £1,000 per academic year (excluding any year-long work placements), the bursary is dependent on maintaining a zero household income in subsequent academic years. Eligibility requires receiving an offer for an undergraduate degree, not holding an undergraduate degree already, being a UK resident, and having household income assessed as zero by the National Student Finance service. No separate application is needed; students should apply for Student Finance and consent to the household income assessment.

These are just a few examples of the scholarships available at the University of Law. Importantly, the university has designed its scholarship process to allow students to submit a single application to be considered for all relevant awards.