Application is now open for the Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust Undergraduate Bursary at the University of Bristol. Interested candidates are encouraged to send their applications in before the deadline date.
About the University of Bristol and Scholarship
The University of Bristol, located in Bristol, England, is a distinguished red-brick Russell Group research university with a rich history. The university received its royal charter in 1909, although its origins can be traced back to the founding of a Merchant Venturers’ school in 1595 and University College, Bristol, which had been in existence since 1876.
Bristol is structured around six academic faculties, each comprising multiple schools and departments, offering a wide array of over 200 undergraduate courses. These academic activities are primarily situated in the Tyndalls Park area of the city. In the fiscal year 2021–22, the university recorded a total income of £833.1 million, with £186.4 million originating from research grants and contracts. It stands as the largest independent employer in Bristol.
Notably, the academic staff at the University of Bristol includes a distinguished lineup, with 23 fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences, 13 fellows of the British Academy, 43 fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences, 13 fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering, and 48 fellows of the Royal Society. The university also boasts an impressive list of alumni and faculty, including 13 Nobel laureates.
Bristol is an esteemed member of the Russell Group, a consortium of leading research-intensive universities in the United Kingdom. It also participates in the European-wide Coimbra Group and the Worldwide Universities Network and holds an Erasmus Charter, facilitating the exchange of more than 500 students with partner institutions in Europe. The university sees a substantial number of applicants for each undergraduate place, ranging from 6.4 (Sciences faculty) to 13.1 (Medicine & Dentistry Faculty) applicants on average.
The University of Bristol stands at number 5 in the UK for research quality, as per the most recent Research Excellence Framework assessment. Several of its subjects receive high rankings, with Chemistry (1st), Physics (5th), Engineering (6th), Mathematical sciences (4th), Computer science and informatics (7th), Earth systems and environmental sciences (2nd), Biological sciences (8th), Geography and environmental studies (1st), Law (3rd), Economics and econometrics (7th), and Modern languages and linguistics (4th) achieving notable recognition. The Complete University Guide for 2024 ranks Bristol 4th for research quality. Moreover, Bristol holds the 5th position for the number of spin-outs created and is recognized for having the world’s best business incubator, according to UBI Global.
The University of Bristol is highly sought after, being the fourth most targeted university by the UK’s top 100 employers, as indicated by the 2023 Graduate Market report produced by High Fliers. Additionally, it was jointly ranked 7th in the UK for graduate employability.
Internationally, Bristol has earned its place among prestigious institutions. In the 2024 QS World University Rankings, it is positioned 55th globally and 9th in the UK. The Times Higher Education World University Ranking for 2023 ranks Bristol at 76th globally and 9th in the UK. In the Shanghai Jiao Tong University Academic Ranking of World Universities for 2023, Bristol stands at the 88th position globally and 8th in the UK.
The University of Bristol offers bursaries for UK students who are the children or spouses of commercial travelers, chemists, or grocers and are facing financial need. These bursaries are funded by the Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust.
Details about Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust Undergraduate Bursary at the University of Bristol:
Scholarship Sponsor: Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust/University of Bristol, UK
Scholarship Value: £3,000
Number of awards: N/A
Study level: Undergraduate
Host Institution(s): University of Bristol, UK
Eligibility Criteria for Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust Undergraduate Bursary
Applicants are advised to meet the following requirements to be qualified for Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust Undergraduate Bursary at the University of Bristol:
- The applicant should be the child or spouse of someone who is currently working as or has worked as, a commercial traveler, chemist, or grocer for a specific duration of time.
- The candidate must be a UK resident enrolled in a full-time undergraduate degree program.
- Students are required to demonstrate financial need to be considered for these bursaries.
Application Procedure for Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust Undergraduate Bursary
Interested and qualified candidates should apply directly to the Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust via their online application system.
The Submission Deadline is: March 1, 2024
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