Five fully funded scholarships worth £52,000 are available at South West College.
The 2025/2026 Higher Education Community Scholarships aim to increase access and participation across the region.
This funding covers full tuition for higher education programmes in computing, media, sport, civil engineering, and construction, starting in September 2025.
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Applicants must be current students at South West College or pupils from local feeder schools completing A-Levels or Level 3 qualifications this summer.
The scholarships, worth £10,400 each, will be given to three pupils and two students, covering tuition fees for the entire three-year duration of the course.
Eligible programmes include foundation degrees and final-year top-ups in subjects ranging from computing and media arts to sport and civil engineering.
Last year’s scholarship winner, Bradley Creevy, studying an Ulster University Foundation Degree in Computing, praised the initiative.
He said: “Thanks to this scholarship initiative, I’ve been able to pursue my ambition in IT without the stress of accumulating significant debt.
“The application process was straightforward and quick, and I would highly recommend SWC for further and higher education.
“The lecturers are incredibly supportive, and the overall environment is both friendly and welcoming.”
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Julie Kelly, higher education coordinator at South West College, said: “We are proud to once again offer these scholarships to support talented and hardworking students who are passionate about furthering their education.
“At South West College, we recognise that financial barriers can often limit access to higher education, and through this initiative, we are committed to helping remove those obstacles.”
To apply, students need to be on track to achieve at least 112 UCAS points, hold five GCSEs including English and Maths at grade C/4 or above, and have a household income of £22,500 or less.
All those interested are required to submit a 500-word personal statement with applications closing on Friday, August 22.
More information about applications can be found on the SWC website or by emailing julie.kelly@swc.ac.uk.
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