Northumbria University is providing a wonderful opportunity through its RHA Benevolent Fund Scholarships for the academic year 2025-2026.

Applicants must be UK/Home students enrolling full-time in the BSc (Hons) Business and Supply Chain Management program at Northumbria University in September 2025. They must be self-funded and applying for government student finance.

Northumbria University is a research-rich, business-focused institution located in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Known for its strong emphasis on employability, innovation, and academic excellence, the university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across disciplines.

Application Deadline: 31 August 2025

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Northumbria University / RHA Benevolent Fund

• Department: School of Business

• Course Level: Undergraduate (BSc)

• Award: £5,000 (paid in instalments during the first year)

• Access Mode: Online

• Number of Awards: 2

• Nationality: UK/Home applicants

• The award can be taken in: United Kingdom

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: United Kingdom (including Jersey, Guernsey, Channel Islands, Ireland, and Isle of Man)

• Acceptable Course or Subjects: BSc (Hons) Business and Supply Chain Management

• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Apply and enrol in the full-time BSc (Hons) Business and Supply Chain Management at Newcastle Upon Tyne campus in September 2025

  • Be a UK/Home fee status student and self-funded (not receiving sponsorship)

  • Apply for government student finance (Tuition Fee loan and/or Maintenance loan)

  • Consent to share financial information with the University via your finance provider

  • Meet at least one of the following:

    • Live in a low progression neighborhood (POLAR4/TUNDRA quintile 1 or 2)

    • Identify as Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic

    • Declare a physical/mental health condition, long-term illness, or learning difference on your UCAS form

How to Apply

Interested candidates must complete an online written application. Applicants are required to answer the question (in no more than 3,000 characters / 500 words):
“What are your career aspirations in Business and how would a scholarship help you to achieve them? Describe what difference this scholarship will make for you?”

Benefits

• A cash award of £5,000, distributed during the first academic year:

  • £416 by end of November 2025

  • £416 by end of February 2026

  • £835 by end of May 2026

• Scholarship funds can be used for living costs or educational needs

• Potential placement opportunities with RHA members

• Scholars are expected to write a thank-you letter and provide a progress update to the donor

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