Futures Fund

Futures Fund provides 3 unique scholarships supporting Experience, Excellence and Employability up to £3000.
 - Experience Scholarship - Open to Home/EU and Overseas students, all levels*
 - Excellence Scholarship - Open to penultimate year UG Home/EU students
 - Employability Scholarship - Final year students/graduates up to 3 years post graduation. 

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    This programme is currently open to applications.

 

Chancellor's Scholarship

Funded by the current University's Chancellor, Leanne Cahill. The Chancellor’s scholarship provides additional support for students looking to explore a career in retail.  There is one award available annually with a total value of £8,000.

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  This scholarship is currently open to applications.

 

 

The Mary & Brian Archer Experience Awards

The University is the recipient of a generous donation providing up to four awards annually of £750 supporting opportunity and experiences enhancing student study.

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  This scholarship is currently open to applications.

The Sir Tom Cowie Sunderland Award 

Two scholarships of £12,500 available to full time, UG penultimate year students studying in the disciplines of;

Business*  Primary/Secondary Education School of Art and Design subjects

Engineering* Music*

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  This scholarship is currently open to applications.

The Douglas Clasper Award - FESCI

Funded by Honorary graduate, Mike Clasper in memory of his father Douglas Clasper,  this programme will award one annual scholarship of up to £3,000 to a talented scholar studying in the Faculty of Education, Society and Creative Industries.
Open to Level 2/3 students.

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    This scholarship is currently open to applications.

The Art & Design Global Challenges Scholarship

Up to five £1,000 scholarships per academic year  available to students studying Creative Arts related subjects* at Level 2 and above. This programme is open to Home/EU/OS students studying full or part time at Sunderland Campus.
*see specific criteria for subjects supported.

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  This scholarship is currently open to applications.

 

Sunderland Robson Art & Design Scholarship

There are awards of £1,000 available to eligible students.

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The Robson Art & Design Masters Award 2025-26

Three £1,000 scholarships to support students undertaking Master's level study beginning September 2025 in the disciplines of Design or Visual Practice.

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    This scholarship is open to applications. 

Hope Winch Benevolence Scholarship

A £1,500 scholarship available to current undergraduate pharmacy students (Level 2 and above) who may be experiencing serious financial challenges impacting upon their academic potential. Available to Level 2 and above Home/EU/International*.
 

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    This scholarship is currently closed to applications.

 

The Richard Studham Ceramics Scholarship

Funded by Emeritus Professor, Richard L Studham, this programme will award one annual scholarship of £2,000 to a successful student studying MA Visual Practice:Ceramics.
Open to full time/part time students beginning course of study in October 2024.

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    This scholarship is currently closed to applications.