Scholarships and bursaries
We know that undertaking a degree course is a big commitment in lots of ways – including financially. We've developed a range of scholarships and bursaries to make this easier for some of our most talented students.
Our scholarships and bursaries for UK and international students are outlined below.
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Merit Scholarship
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 2024 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
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ARU Bursary
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.
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Alumni Scholarship
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
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Sport 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
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MBA Scholarship
MBA Scholarship
What is it? Boost your career prospects with our prestigious Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees. Study in Cambridge or Chelmsford and take advantage of our scholarship, which takes the form of a fee reduction.
Who is it for? Students starting one of four MBA courses.
How much is it worth? £4,000 for a one-year course, or £2,000 for a two-year course with professional experience.
How do I apply? We will automatically consider you for this scholarship when you apply for the MBA.
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ARU Peterborough Postgraduate 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
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Children’s Book Illustration Inclusivity Bursary & Mentorship
Children’s Book Illustration Inclusivity Bursary & Mentorship
What is it? This bursary supports talented students from under-represented groups to study our MA Children’s Book Illustration course.
Who is it for? UK students studying our MA Children's Book Illustration course part-time.
How much is it worth? £10,000.
How do I apply? Complete an application form.
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GREAT Scholarship
GREAT Scholarship
What is it? In partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, we're offering four scholarships to students from Indonesia (one place), Nigeria (one place), Kenya (one place) and Pakistan (one place).
Who is it for? International students starting a full-time postgraduate taught course at ARU in September 2025.
How much is it worth? £10,000.
How do I apply? Complete the application form for your country.
Key dates: Apply by 25 May 2025.
Full details and eligibility criteria for our GREAT Scholarship
