Scholarships and bursaries

You know where you want to go, and we want to help you get there. Supporting you financially, through scholarships and bursaries, is one way we can do this.

Take a look at our range of financial support – from bursaries for care leavers to scholarships for those making a difference in their community.

Student audience
Study level
Undergraduate UK students NEW

Ambition Scholarship

Who is eligible?

Any UK undergraduate student with an offer of a place at DMU demonstrating academic ambition.

Scholarship value £2,000 One-off award
Undergraduate UK students NEW

Empowerment Scholarship

Who is eligible?

Any UK undergraduate student with an offer of a place at DMU demonstrating a drive to make a difference.

Scholarship value £2,000 One-off award
Undergraduate UK students NEW

Course Scholarship

Who is eligible?

UK undergraduate students joining selected programmes at DMU.

Scholarship value £1,500 One-off award
Postgraduate All students

Postgraduate Alumni Scholarship

Who is eligible?

DMU graduates applying for selected full-time, part-time and distance learning postgraduate taught master’s courses.

Scholarship value 20% fee reduction One-off award
Undergraduate UK students

The Mukesh Patel Scholarship

Who is eligible?

Undergraduate Law LLB (hons) degree students 2nd Year onwards.

Scholarship value £4,000 Per year
Undergraduate Postgraduate UK students

Estranged Students' Bursary

Who is eligible?

Full-time undergraduate students who are estranged from their family with no financial support.

Bursary value £1,000 Per year
Undergraduate International students

Sanctuary Scholarship

Who is eligible?

Undergraduate students seeking asylum in the UK who are unable to access student finance due to their immigration status.

Scholarship value Full fees covered and up to £3,500 Per year
Postgraduate All students

Leicester Postgraduate Partnership

Who is eligible?

Graduates of either De Montfort University or University of Leicester.

Fee discount value 20% fee reduction One-off award
Undergraduate Postgraduate International students

Europe Access Scholarship

Who is eligible?

EU and EFTA undergraduate full-time students.

Scholarship value Fee reduction to £11,950 or £12,950 Per year
Undergraduate Postgraduate International students

Empowering Excellence Scholarship

Who is eligible?

International students from selected countries.

Scholarship value £8,500 fee reduction One-off award
Undergraduate Postgraduate UK students

Care Leavers' Bursary

Who is eligible?

Students who come to the University directly from care.

Bursary value £1,000 Per year
Undergraduate Postgraduate All students

DMU Opportunities Fund

Who is eligible?

Current full or part-time students for projects related to academic or personal development.

Fund value Up to £250 One-off award
Undergraduate UK students

Unite Foundation scholarship

Who is eligible?

Estranged and care experienced young people aged 25 or under.

Scholarship value Accommodation and bills covered Per year
Undergraduate UK students

Adam Redfern Memorial Scholarship

Who is eligible?

Final year students on a media related degree.

Scholarship value £3,000 One-off award
Undergraduate UK students

The Waymade Scholarship

Who is eligible?

First year students of a new full time BSc undergraduate Nursing or Midwifery degree programme.

Scholarship value £3,000 Per year
Undergraduate UK students

The Tungsten Properties Scholarship

Who is eligible?

Third year students on the Quantity Surveying and Construction BSc (Hons) programme.

Scholarship value £3,000 One-off award