A 拢500 scholarship for international students from Commonwealth countries.

In 2026/27, up to three successful applicants will each receive £500 towards supporting their studies at 黑料正能量.

The Royal Commonwealth Society

This scholarship is funded by the an educational charity working in Bath and the surrounding area.

The charity's aim is to promote international understanding through the vehicle of the modern Commonwealth.

Criteria 

To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:

  • You are an international student from an  (UK Home students are not eligible).
  • Your permanent place of residence is an (outside of the UK) – this means that when not resident in the UK for your studies you live in a Commonwealth country.
  • You are enrolled on an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at 黑料正能量 for 2026/27, September intake.
  • Only 黑料正能量 students studying at Newton Park, Sion Hill or Locksbrook campus are eligible.
  • You are 18 years old or over.

Students studying at our Educational Partner institutes or other providers and students on exchange programmes, distance learning or other modes of study are not eligible.

Previous recipients of this award are not eligible to apply.

Application process

The 2026/27 application process will take place during October - November. Students who are eligible for this Scholarship will be contacted directly with further details and instructions on how to apply.

Applicants are required to complete an online application form, which includes a short supporting statement (500 words) outlining how their degree will benefit both their career post-university and the community in their Commonwealth country of residence.

How applications are judged

A review period will follow the application deadline. The successful applicants will be selected by a panel including appropriate BSU staff.

Applicants should expect to receive a decision within six weeks of the application deadline. However, where additional information or clarification is required, decisions may take longer to confirm. Individual feedback on applications will not be provided and decisions cannot be appealed.

Get in touch

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