Students of Colour Scholarship

At Southampton Solent University we recognise that for many students of colour, the playing field for entry into university isn't always level. This can create barriers to accessing higher education and reaching potential. To support students from under-represented backgrounds, Solent University is offering the Students of Colour Scholarship for applicants joining undergraduate courses in September 2026. These scholarships provide eligible first year undergraduate students from specific ethnic backgrounds with £1,000 to help with the cost of student living. The scholarship is awarded as a £1,000 credit applied to the recipient's Solent University Everyday catering app account, which can be used to purchase food and drink across all Solent University catering outlets. The scholarship is non means tested, non-repayable, and available in addition to any other government-related funding. This scholarship is part of Solent University's promise to make higher education fairer and more inclusive, forming part of their work under the Race Equality Charter and Access and Participation Plan to reduce inequalities in higher education.