Ulster Futures Inspire Scholarships

Ulster University has therefore been working to raise funds to provide financial scholarships to a number of students entering their first year at Ulster University.

In September 2025, we are able to support 26 students with a scholarship of £3,000 a year for each year of their degree (placement year excluded) up to a maximum of £9,000.

Eligibility criteria

The Ulster Futures Inspire Scholarships are open to individuals who are currently in final year of an acceptable Level 3 qualification such as A-Levels, BTEC or equivalent at a Northern Ireland educational institution, and who also have a permanent home address in Northern Ireland.

Applicants must:

Be in receipt of an offer from Ulster University and have confirmed Ulster as your first choice.
Have a permanent home address in Northern Ireland.
Be in their final year of an acceptable Level 3 qualification such as A-Levels, BTEC or equivalent at a Northern Ireland educational institution.
Meet agreed financial criteria, i.e. have an annual household income of £22,500 or less e.g. be in receipt of FSM/EMA.
AND/OR be care experienced.

In addition to the above criteria, all applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:

Be first in family (this means your parent(s) have not gone to university) to undertake an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in the UK, Ireland or abroad. However, if a parent is currently studying for their first degree or has graduated within the last 5 years, the application will still be considered. You can apply if you have siblings who are at university or who have graduated.
Be the main carer for a family member or dependent.
Be Estranged i.e. a student not financially supported by their parents/guardians. (As assessed by Finance NI/Student Loan Company).
Be care experienced.