Undergraduate scholarships

There are dedicated scholarships for students studying with us at the University of Sheffield, to help eligible students fund their studies and enhance their learning experience.

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Chemistry scholarships

Ray Charlesworth Scholarships

Undergraduate applicants to the University of Sheffield can apply for an Experience Sheffield Scholarship worth £1,200 each year of their degree. Thanks to a generous endowment made by a former staff member, the late Ray Charlesworth, a number of additional scholarships in this scheme are guaranteed to go to students starting an undergraduate course chemistry.

Students who meet the eligibility criteria for an Experience Sheffield Scholarship, and who intend to study a course in chemistry, should complete the standard Experience Sheffield Scholarship application process to be considered for one of the scholarships funded in Ray's memory.

Apply for an Experience Sheffield Scholarship


Physics and astronomy scholarships

Dr Edward Ward Scholarships

Undergraduate applicants to the University of Sheffield can apply for an Experience Sheffield Scholarship worth £1,200 each year of their degree. Thanks to a generous endowment made in memory of Dr Edward Ward, a number of additional scholarships in this scheme are guaranteed to go to students starting an undergraduate course in the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

Students who meet the eligibility criteria for an Experience Sheffield Scholarship, and who intend to study a course in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, should complete the standard Experience Sheffield Scholarship application process to be considered for one of the scholarships funded in Dr Ward's memory.

Apply for an Experience Sheffield Scholarship


University-wide scholarships

No matter your course, scholarships are available to help fund your study and enhance your learning experience. 

See our university-wide scholarships here.

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