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Scholarships
Scholarships can support your studies at Ulster University.
Some are for students who get high grades and others are for students in financial need.
Faculty Prizes
Each Faculty offers a range of prizes that are available to students within that Faculty.
Details of prizes and awards linked to specific programmes can be found in the relevant programme or subject handbooks.
The list of Faculty prizes and awards is reviewed and updated annually in May, ahead of the June Board of Examiners meetings.
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Prizes
- Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
- Life and Health Sciences Prizes
- Ulster University Business School Prizes
After the Boards of Examiners meetings in June, The Centre is informed of the recipient of each prize and produces a certificate which is forwarded to the prize winner along with the prize.
University Prizes and Awards
Information on University prizes and awards is forwarded to all Faculties, libraries, Employability and Careers and the Students' Union in October each year.
Information is also provided through campus reception screens, an annual global email to students and a dedicated link in the student portal.
- Information leaflet containing details of each prize
- Application form for the University prizes (except for the BPW NI Travelling Scholarship which is not available for the current academic year, 2024/25).
The following University prizes and awards are open to all students of the University. For more information or to apply, please email Prizes@ulster.ac.uk and we'll send you an application form and a copy of the award's terms and conditions.
BPW NI Travelling Scholarship is NOT available for AY 2024/2025.
Establishment of Award
As a result of a bequest by Mr Alexander Findlater.
Basis of Award
The prize is for the best piece of written work concerned centrally with social conditions in Ireland, which are interpreted to include social, economic and political areas of study.
The work shall be produced by a student during their enrolment at Ulster University.
Eligibility
Any student registered for a programme of study at Ulster University.
Value of Award
up to £300
Closing date
The deadline has been extended to 11.59pm on Wednesday, 11 June 2025.
Further information
For further information contact:
Centre for Curriculum Enhancement and Approval
Email: prizes@ulster.ac.uk
Establishment of Award
Established by the Convocation of Ulster University and funded by Allstate NI.
Basis of Award
Made to a student who, during their time at Ulster University, has demonstrated significant personal achievement or a substantial contribution to the life of the University, its students or the community.
Eligibility
All full-time and part-time undergraduate students.
Value of Award
A perpetual trophy and £500
Closing date
Friday, 9 May 2025
Further information
For further information visit the Convocation webpage at : Welcome to Convocation - Ulster University
Or contact:
Secretariat of Convocation
Email: Convocation@ulster.ac.uk
Establishment of Award
As a result of an endowment by Miss Greer Garson.
Basis of Award
The prize is for the best piece of creative work in film.
Eligibility
Any student (or group of students) registered for a programme of study at Ulster University.
Value of Award
up to £500
Closing date
The deadline has been extended to 11.59pm on Wednesday, 11 June 2025.
Further information
For further information contact:
Centre for Curriculum Enhancement and Approval
Email: prizes@ulster.ac.uk
Establishment of Award
As a result of an endowment by Miss Greer Garson.
Basis of Award
The prize is for the best piece of creative work in theatre produced by a student (or group of students) during their enrolment at Ulster University.
Eligibility
Any student (or group of students) registered for a programme of study at Ulster University.
Value of Award
up to £500
Closing date
The deadline has been extended to 11.59pm on Wednesday, 11 June 2025.
Further information
For further information contact:
Centre for Curriculum Enhancement and Approval
Email: prizes@ulster.ac.uk
Establishment of Award
Established by the Convocation Executive Committee of Ulster University.
Basis of Award
Made to a student who, during their time at Ulster University, has demonstrated significant personal achievement or a substantial contribution to the life of the University, its students or the community.
Eligibility
All full-time and part-time postgraduate students.
Value of Award
Trophy (retained by the winner for one year).
Closing date
Closed for nominations until 2025
Further information
For further information visit the Convocation webpage at : Welcome to Convocation - Ulster University
Or contact:
Secretariat of Convocation
Email: Convocation@ulster.ac.uk
Establishment of Award
The award is derived from the McCrea Bequest formerly held by Magee University College.
Basis of Award
The prize is available biennially for creative writing, in the fields of poetry, essay, drama, the novel or the humanities in general.
Eligibility
All members of Ulster University, graduates and honorary graduates of Ulster University and of its predecessor the New Ulster University.
Value of Award
up to £500
Closing date
The deadline has been extended to 11.59pm on Wednesday, 11 June 2025.
Further information
For further information contact:
Centre for Curriculum Enhancement and Approval
Email: prizes@ulster.ac.uk
