APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED
Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor's
Scholarship Deadline:
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will close on the 1st of June, 2023.
Scholarship Summary:
Scholarship Summary:
The Unite Foundation Scholarship Scheme aims to provide UK care leavers (students who were placed in care) or students estranged from their parents, with three years of free accommodation whilst undertaking an undergraduate degree at London Metropolitan University.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
In order to meet the criteria, you must be either:
i. a Care Leaver and have a letter confirming your status from your local authority; or
ii. estranged from both parents and working with the University or the charity Stand Alone to confirm your status
In addition, you must also be:
i. A UK home fee status student
ii. Aged 25 or under on 1 September of the academic year your course starts
iii. Undertaking your first and only course of undergraduate study (i.e you have not been to this or another university previously)
iv. You must be holding a firm choice offer from London Met
v. You must have already applied for student finance and ticked 'consent to share'.
Those who are 26 or older at the point of enrolment are also not eligible for this award.
Value of Scholarship:
If you are successful in your application, benefits include:
i. Three years of free accommodation in a Unite Students property. This comprises a single, en suite room in a purpose-built, fully furnished student flat with a communal fitted kitchen. These flats include all household bills and have Wi-Fi throughout.
ii. For each year you take up this free accommodation offer, your room will be available for the full calendar year (365 days).
iii. You will not require a rent guarantor, a deposit or any rent payments.
iv. The Unite Foundation may also offer you other opportunities through sponsors, such as work placement opportunities, mentoring or other activities that can help you make the most of your university experience.
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply for the Unite Foundation Scholarship Scheme,
i. You need to complete the online Unite Foundation Scholarship Application Form
before midnight, 1 June.
before midnight, 1 June.
Applications are checked by the Unite Foundation board in June, and they will inform applicants in July of the relevant year
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the London Met Unite Foundation Scholarship Page.