Bursaries and scholarships

International fee-paying students* beginning our postgraduate courses will receive a scholarship of £3,500 for the first year of their study, which will be automatically applied.

Eligibility

Applicants who have accepted their offer, and are classified as international students for fee purposes, whilst holding an offer for either an undergraduate or postgraduate course at Ravensbourne. 

Awarded scholarships will be applied as a fee discount, and the scholarship will be applied to / paid in the first year of the course only. 

*Please note this scholarship is not applicable for Ravensbourne foundation degrees. Please note, if you made your application via our Regional Partner, Oxford International Education Group (OIEG), you will not receive this scholarship. Please contact OIEG directly to discuss your options

A Postgraduate Master’s Loan can help with course fees and living costs while you study a postgraduate master’s course.

You can get up to:

• £11,222 if your course starts on or after 1 August 2020
• £10,906 if your course started between 1 August 2019 and 31 July 2020
• £10,609 if your course started between 1 August 2018 and 31 July 2019

The amount you’ll get is not based on your income or your family’s.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) may take account of the loan when working out any benefits you receive.

The loan is paid directly to you. You can use it for your course fees and living costs.

If your course lasts for more than a year, the loan will be divided equally across each year of your course.

Visit the Gov.uk website for more information and to apply.

These are bank loans to pay for courses and training that help with your career or help get you into work. You may be able to borrow between £300 and £10,000. Loans are usually offered at a reduced interest rate and the government pays interest while you're studying. Gov.uk - Benefits & credits

Ravensbourne is very grateful to The Stationers' Company for this generous bursary support of postgraduate students. The Stationers' have made available £6,000 to be divided between up to 3 eligible postgraduate students.

Eligibility

Applications are welcome from students resident in the UK who have been accepted to study a postgraduate programme focussed on the content and communications industries e.g. MA Communication Design, MA Moving Image

Please be advised that only students classified as, and paying UK tuition fees will be considered.

How to apply

The application form will be made available to all prospective students by end of September 2022. 

Application process: All applications will need to be accompanied by two references, one academic and one personal from someone of standing who can support the financial statements made in your application. Further guidelines on this will be made available in January 2020.

Deadline: all applications should be submitted to [email protected]. 

The BFC MA scholarship is awarded to a graduate from one of the BFC Colleges. The funding, which is from the British Fashion Council Education Foundation, is given to support graduates who have been offered a place on a UK MA fashion design course, and who, for financial reasons, would be unable to accept their place on the course without support.

Eligibility

UK students studying for a Masters in Fashion.

How to apply

For more details of the criteria, application information and important dates, click here.

If you are starting a postgraduate course in the academic year 2021/22 you may be eligible to apply for a Postgrad Solutions Study Bursary. Each bursary is worth £500 and they are open to students from anywhere in the world. See their website for their terms and conditions as this bursary scheme has no relation to Ravensbourne. It is shown here as a service. Postgrad Solutions Study Bursaries

Over 1,800 dynamic future leaders from all over the world, and from all professional backgrounds, have arrived in the UK to start a life-changing year studying and discovering the UK as a Chevening Scholar. This time next year, this really could be you, and the first step to being awarded a prestigious Chevening Scholarship is to apply.

What are Chevening Scholarships?

Chevening Scholarships are the UK government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations.

Available in over 160 countries and territories, the scholarships are awarded to outstanding emerging leaders to pursue one-year Master’s degrees in any subject and at any UK university.

Chevening Scholars have ambition and leadership potential, a strong academic background, and an excellent record of rising to prominent positions in their countries.

There are over 44,000 Chevening Alumni around the world, together forming an influential and highly regarded global network.

Eligibility

Chevening Scholarships are for talented people who have been identified as potential leaders across a wide range of fields, including politics, business, the media, civil society, religion, and academia.

Applicants should be high calibre graduates with the personal, intellectual and interpersonal qualities necessary for leadership.

A full list of eligibility criteria is available on the Chevening website.

How to apply

Students should complete the online application form on the Chevening Website.

The BAFTA Scholarships are available to British citizens in financial need who will be starting an eligible course this year, or who will be starting the second year of a two year course (if applicable). In addition, overseas students from Mainland China or Hong Kong are also eligible for a BAFTA Scholarship to study in the UK.

More information on the scholarships can be found here:

• UK Scholarships 
• China Scholarships

For useful information on funding opportunities for postgraduate study visit:

• British council
• Student money
• Prospects
• Postgraduate studentships
• BAFTA Scholarship Programme

Ravensbourne is committed to providing assistance to our students in financial hardship. The Student Services Support Award is given to students who face an unexpected crisis that may jeopardise their ability to continue with study.

This bursary is usually awarded as a payment in kind towards the costs of food, travel or course equipment. Depending on circumstances, a cash payment may be given.

Eligibility

• All postgraduate students who can demonstrate financial hardship

How to apply

Students will need to complete the online application form and provide copies of the following evidence to support your application:

• Copy of Masters Loan Statement from SFE (if applicable)
• Your tenancy agreement (if applicable)
• Bank statements for past 3 months
• Weekly/monthly pay slip (if applicable)
• Completed student budget planner
• Evidence of any benefits received

All evidence should be sent to [email protected]

Depending on circumstances, students may be required to meet with the Finance Support Coordinator to discuss additional forms of support and money management.

As part of our StandAlone Pledge, Ravensbourne has additional financial support available for our irreconcilably estranged students in the form of a lump sum payment, payable in each academic year.

Eligibility

• Students who are studying without the support of a family network. 
• Studying a full-time taught postgraduate course
• Aged under 25 on the first day of the academic year (1 September)
• UK ‘home’ student

How to apply

Students will need to complete the on-line application form and supply the evidence of your estrangement.

All evidence should be sent to Student Services