The British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with the Royal Town Planning Institute, offers a full-fee scholarship for one student with UK Fee status to study MSc Town Planning at ARU in September 2025.
Together, the BCC and the RTPI wish to make a difference, providing opportunities for individuals who may not have been able to afford to consider studying for a career in planning and, at the same time, boosting planning services. Find out more about the scholarship on the RTPI website.
The first cohort of BCC scholarship 'trainee planners', from a diverse range of backgrounds, will commence their studies in September 2025 and will be available to work in local authorities by the autumn of 2026.
For this scholarship candidates must:
We also encourage applicants who are from under-represented, widening participation backgrounds including people who are:
Please write a short statement of no more than 350 words explaining why you think you should receive this BCC scholarship and the difference it would make to you, including a short statement of financial need. This should be uploaded with your application for admittance to the programme. For those who are eligible and already have an offer for a place for next academic year, please forward your statement to Dr Nezhapi-Delle Odeleye at [email protected]
Closing date for scholarship applications is 31 August 2025.
Your application will be assessed by a panel of ARU staff; we’ll be looking at the details you provide in your application and supporting documentation and you will be notified if successful.