Widening Access to Education
Strathclyde has always believed that access to education should be about talent rather than the ability to pay. We are committed to removing the financial barriers that stop people from disadvantaged backgrounds choosing a university education.
How does a scholarship help a student?
Our donor-funded undergraduate scholarships are awarded to those from the most disadvantaged areas who may not be able to afford to attend university.
Scholarship students are awarded to support the essential costs of university including living, travel and learning resources. A scholarship offers so much more than just financial support - it brings confidence, ambition and the desire to succeed.
Support a student scholarship
You can support a student scholarship with a gift of £6,000 (£4,800 plus gift aid):
- support an individual student throughout their studies and be part of their journey to success
- the student you are supporting will send you an annual report on the difference their scholarship is making
- opportunities to meet your student at events and offer additional mentoring support
- donors can choose to name a scholarship e.g. 'The Smith Family Scholarship'
- give a one-off gift of £6,000 (£4,800 plus gift aid) or annual installments of £1,500 (£1,200 plus gift aid)
I simply cannot describe how amazing it feels to finally not be constantly burdened by my financial situation and home life; it makes me feel like a normal student.
Sadiya Yakubu, 2021.
1st year Aero Mechanical Engineering (BA).
I feel very fortunate to have been given the opportunity to attend university and even more fortunate for having the scholarship to support me.
Lauren Rafferty, 2021.
2nd year International Business with a Modern Language (BA).