About
Southampton Solent University is a public university located in the heart of Southampton city centre, UK. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and apprenticeship courses across various subjects. It is recognized for teaching excellence, having achieved triple Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for student experience, student outcomes, and overall quality - the only South Coast university to do so. The university is also home to Warsash Maritime and engages in research supporting clean maritime innovation and other fields.
Funding Opportunities
Utilities Bursary
The Utilities Bursary is a non-repayable financial award of £175 offered by Solent University to undergraduate students who live in private rented accommodation rather than university-owned or private halls. This bursary specifically assists students who are paying separate utility bills for gas and electricity. The funding is designed to help offset the cost of utilities for students living independently in the private rented sector. Council tax bills are not applicable for this bursary, as full-time students are typically exempt from paying council tax. This bursary is part of Solent University's broader commitment to supporting students with their living costs and ensuring financial barriers do not prevent students from pursuing their education.
Undergraduate Apprenticeship Bursary
A non-repayable bursary of £200 is available to students who are on apprenticeship courses to assist with the costs of attending university. This bursary is designed to support undergraduate apprentices with home fee status and household income under £25,000 per annum. The funding helps offset costs associated with attending university while enrolled in an apprenticeship program at Solent University.
Technology bursary
A non-repayable bursary of £400 is available to new year 0 (foundation year) or year 1 students who need financial support to purchase IT equipment. This bursary is offered by Solent University to support students from low-income households in acquiring necessary technology for their studies. To be eligible, students must be 'Home' fee status, be enrolled on a full time undergraduate course, have an SFE household income assessment of less than £25,000 or receive the maximum maintenance loan, and have an admissions home postcode address within a Polar 4 Quintile 1 or 2 area. The bursary is specifically designed to help students who face financial barriers to accessing the technology needed for their undergraduate education.
Sport Excellence Programme
The Sport Excellence Programme at Solent University is a performance sport programme designed for student-athletes competing at, or having the potential to compete at, national or international level. The support package is delivered by a dedicated team fully committed to student-athletes' development and sporting success. The programme provides comprehensive support including strength and conditioning, dual career and lifestyle services, access to sport therapy support, sports science laboratory testing support, sports psychology support, sports nutrition support, and athlete workshops. This bursary is available to both current students and those who have accepted offers for full-time or part-time undergraduate or postgraduate courses at Southampton Solent University.
Solent Sanctuary Scholarship
Southampton Solent University is committed to being a fair, diverse and cohesive university that challenges and tackles social inequality. In support of this vision and values, each year the University awards one Solent Sanctuary Scholarship consisting of a full yearly fee waiver and a £3,000 grant to a person seeking sanctuary studying on a three-year undergraduate programme. The scholarship is designed to support those seeking asylum or humanitarian protection in the UK, or those who have been granted Discretionary or Limited Leave to Remain, or some other form of temporary status. Recipients must be unable to access mainstream funding for higher education and live within easy commuting distance of Solent University.
Solent Postgraduate Taught International Excellence Scholarship
The Solent Postgraduate Taught International Excellence Scholarship recognises strong academic performance in a bachelor's degree prior to commencing studies at Southampton Solent University. Available to international postgraduate taught applicants applying for May 2026 and September 2026 entry, the scholarship offers a £1,500 fee reduction, automatically awarded to eligible international students who achieve a 2:1 equivalency in their previous academic degree (minimum bachelors). Students must apply for a full-time course in any postgraduate taught discipline for May 2026 and September 2026 entry. All international fee paying students applying for postgraduate taught courses with minimum duration of 12 months will be automatically assessed for this award.
Solent International Pioneers Scholarship
The Solent International Pioneers Scholarship recognises strong academic contribution and ambition ahead of commencing a bachelor's degree at Southampton Solent University. Available competitively to international undergraduate applicants applying for September 2026 entry, the scholarship offers a £2,000 fee reduction on the first-year tuition fee to students successful in the scholarship application process. The University will be awarding 25 Solent International Pioneers Scholarships for the September 2026 intake. Students must have applied and hold an offer for a full-time course in any undergraduate discipline for September 2026 entry. All international fee-paying students applying for undergraduate courses with minimum duration of 12 months for September 2026 entry are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Completed applications will be assessed and scholarship applicants will be notified of outcomes in the week commencing Tuesday 1 September 2026. This award will not be applied to the CAS and will not be applied prior to enrolment. This scholarship cannot be held alongside any other scholarships or fee discounts awarded by the University. Students receiving sponsorship for their studies are not eligible for this scholarship. Applications must be submitted via the online application form, with all questions answered and under word counts provided.
Solent EU Welcome Scholarship
The Solent EU Welcome Scholarship is a fee discount scholarship automatically available to undergraduate students with EU nationality applying from an EU country for the 2026/27 academic year at Solent University. This scholarship reduces tuition fees to £10,500 per year, including foundation years. The scholarship is designed to welcome and support EU students pursuing undergraduate education at Solent University in Southampton, UK. There is no separate application process required, as the fee discount is automatically applied to eligible applicants when they submit their application for an undergraduate course starting in September 2026. The scholarship helps make higher education more accessible to EU students by significantly reducing the cost of tuition fees compared to standard international rates.
Solent 20th Anniversary Study Award
Southampton Solent University is celebrating its 20th anniversary as a degree awarding University by offering a £2,500 fee reduction to all international fee-paying students joining postgraduate courses in May 2026 and September 2026. This scholarship is automatically awarded to all eligible students during the application process, with no separate application required. The award will be applied to the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) and applied prior to enrolment. Students must apply for a full-time postgraduate taught course in any discipline with a minimum duration of 12 months. This award can be held alongside the Solent Postgraduate Taught International Excellence Scholarship but cannot be combined with any other scholarships. In cases where an applicant qualifies for multiple awards, the award of the highest monetary value will be granted.
Parents Bursary
The Parents Bursary is a non-repayable financial award of £300 designed to support undergraduate students at Solent University who have dependent children. This bursary is available to students with children under 16 years old and who are in receipt of the Student Finance Parents' Learning Allowance. The funding is intended to help offset costs associated with raising children while pursuing higher education. The bursary is available to UK, Republic of Ireland, and Channel Islands students enrolled in undergraduate programs at Solent University.
Local Student Bursary Scheme
The Local Student Bursary Scheme is entirely funded by alumni (former Solent students), staff and friends of Solent University. The bursary provides £1,000 for one academic year only to support local students from the Southampton and Portsmouth areas who are studying full-time undergraduate courses. This bursary is designed to assist students from lower-income households who live in specific postcode areas or attend partner sixth form schools and colleges. Priority is given to those from the lowest gross household incomes, with eligibility requiring a household income of less than £25,000 per year as confirmed by Student Finance England.
Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Showman, Boater community bursary
A non-repayable bursary of £500 per academic year is available to students who are from the Gypsy, Traveller, Roma, Showman and Boater community (GTRSB). This bursary supports undergraduate students from these underrepresented communities who are pursuing full-time studies at Solent University. To be eligible, students must have 'Home' fee status, be enrolled on a full-time undergraduate course, have disclosed GTRSB ethnicity on either their UCAS application or at enrolment, and have a Student Finance England (SFE) household income assessment of less than £25,000 or receive the maximum maintenance loan. The bursary aims to provide financial support to students from the Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Showman and Boater communities, helping to increase access to higher education for these historically underrepresented groups.
Graduation Bursary
A means-tested non-repayable bursary of up to £75 is available to assist final year students with the costs of attending their graduation ceremony. The bursary is offered by Solent University to support undergraduate students in their final year who meet specific eligibility criteria. To be eligible, students must be classified as 'Home' fee status, be enrolled on a full-time undergraduate course, and have received the maximum maintenance loan that they are eligible for. Applications are means-tested based on the level of government maintenance loan received. This financial support is designed to help students participate in their graduation ceremony without financial burden.
Foyer Federation/supported accommodation bursary
The University offers a bursary for students who have been in local authority care or living in supported accommodation. This bursary is designed to provide financial support to eligible undergraduate students during their studies at Solent University. The support package includes a £1,500 bursary each academic year to help students with their educational expenses. This funding opportunity is specifically targeted at students from the UK, Republic of Ireland, and Channel Islands who have experience in local authority care or supported accommodation settings.
Estranged Students Bursary
The Estranged Students Bursary is a financial support program offered by Solent University for undergraduate students who are recognized as 'irreconcilably estranged' from their parents by Student Finance England. This non-repayable bursary provides £1,500 annually to eligible students for each year of their studies at the university. The bursary is specifically designed to support students who continue to be estranged from their parents while they are studying at university, helping to alleviate financial pressures and ensure they can focus on their education. The funding is paid in instalments directly into the student's bank account over the academic year, providing regular financial support throughout their studies.
Carers Bursary
The Carers Bursary is a non-repayable financial award of £1,200 provided by Solent University to undergraduate students who provide significant care for their parents or an immediate family member (excluding children) while studying. Students must have been recognised as carers by their local authority and continue to have caring responsibilities during their university studies. The bursary is designed to support students balancing academic commitments with substantial caring duties for family members. The funding is paid in instalments directly into the student's bank account throughout the academic year. This bursary recognizes the additional challenges faced by student carers and provides financial assistance to help them succeed in their higher education pursuits.
Care Leavers Bursary
The University offers a bursary for students who have been in local authority care. This support package is designed to provide financial assistance to care leavers pursuing undergraduate studies at Solent University. The bursary provides £1,500 each academic year to eligible students who have been in local authority care. Eligible students should complete the application process depending on their situation, with more detailed information available on the student portal. Additional support information for care leavers is also available through dedicated support pages and resources.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 20
- Active Now
- 17
- Source Domain
- solent.ac.uk
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