A scholarship to support two international students throughout their degree.

The Hall Commonwealth Scholarship is generously supported by donors Godfrey and Sue Hall. The Scholarship will offer financial support for up to two students from international Commonwealth countries to assist them in their studies at ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿.

During the 2026/27 academic year, we expect to award one undergraduate scholarship of £9,500 and one postgraduate scholarship of £3,000, which each recipient will receive over the course of their degree. 

Criteria 

To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:

  • You are an international student from an  (UK Home students are not eligible).
  • Your main place of residence is an – this means that when not resident in the UK for your studies you live in a Commonwealth country.
  • You are a current student fully enrolled on the first year of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ for 2026/27, September intake.
  • You must be a ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ student studying at either Newton Park, Sion Hill, Locksbrook or Corsham Court.
  • You are 18 years old or older.

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

Application process

The application process will take place in October - November 2026. Students who are eligible for this Scholarship will be contacted directly with 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 and how the Scholarship would help support them during their studies and time in Bath.

How applications are judged

A review period will follow the application deadline. The successful applicants will be selected by a panel of 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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