As part of our commitment to improving social mobility and widening access to higher education for all, we are delighted to offer The Lancaster Opportunity Scholarship of £1,000 per year of study to eligible Home fee paying applicants who are part of our Contextual Offer Scheme.
You will be automatically considered for this funding when you apply
Eligibility criteria
The Lancaster Opportunity Scholarship will be available to UK (Home fee-paying) applicants who are part of our Contextual Offer Scheme, Medicine Contextual Offer Scheme, or who successfully complete the Lancaster Access Programme or Realising Opportunities programme.
There is no separate application process for the Lancaster Opportunity Scholarship. Eligible students will be identified automatically through their University application.
Combining scholarship awards
The Lancaster Opportunity Scholarship can be combined with the Lancaster Scholarship, if an applicant meets the academic criteria.
Payment of the scholarship
Before the end of October, eligible students will receive an email to confirm the details of the award, including the payment dates and how the award will be paid.
Lancaster University reserves the right to withdraw this scholarship or bursary if award holders are subsequently found to be ineligible or if the terms and conditions of the scholarship are not adhered to.
Our admissions team can help with questions about scholarships and bursaries as well as other general enquiries about applying to Lancaster University.
A scholarship for students who are refugees or have humanitarian protection, with support and resources to help them integrate into our community here at Lancaster.