About
Edge Hill University is a public university located in Ormskirk, Lancashire, in North West England. Founded in 1885, the university has been inspiring minds for over a century, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines. The institution is recognized as an Ofsted Outstanding Provider for Initial Teacher Education and has received gold ratings for student experience in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023. Edge Hill is known for its award-winning student accommodation (ranked UK No. 1 by Uni Compare) and conducts research across multiple fields including healthcare, education, and the arts.
Funding Opportunities
Thrive Fund
The Thrive Fund is an exciting initiative which contributes financial support that helps students to take part in activities which enhance their employability, build their confidence and develop their transferable skills. Students can apply for funding to support a career-enhancing project, initiative or opportunity that will enhance the development of graduate attributes and enrich their student experience enabling them to stand out in a competitive environment. The fund supports activities such as travel and accommodation costs for unpaid work experience or volunteering, expenses for interviews or assessment days, representing the university at conferences or events, and developing creative materials like films, performances, or publications. Upon successful completion, students are required to share their story through various formats and become Fund Ambassadors to promote the fund to their peers.
Sports Scholarships
Edge Hill University offers Sports Scholarships worth up to £1,000 per academic year for talented athletes, coaches, or officials who have firmly accepted an offer to study at the university. The scholarships are designed to help students develop their sporting performance while pursuing their degree. Available at three levels (Gold, Silver, Bronze), these scholarships provide financial support for training and competition expenses, along with additional benefits such as free gym access, personal training, sports science support, and strength and conditioning sessions. The scholarships are renewable annually based on satisfactory academic and sporting progress. Recipients must be committed to representing the university in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) events and contributing to raising the standard of student sports teams.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 2
- Active Now
- 2
- Source Domain
- edgehill.ac.uk
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