Black Voices Project Scholarships

Details

The aim of the Black Voices Project is to bring more Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) students to Heriot-Watt and ensure that our students, regardless of ethnicity, have a positive experience. The project has two parts:

• Appointing four BME Advocates to provide visible championing and facilitate safe spaces for BME students.
• Providing up to 40 scholarships for BME students.

We are now taking applications for at least nine scholarships starting in the academic year 2024/25. This scholarship will provide £1000 per year for  a maximum of four years and will be paid in two instalments during the year.

Am I eligible?

To apply you must be:

• either a current or prospective student at any level (Undergraduate and all Postgraduate qualifications). Prospective students must hold an offer to study with Heriot-Watt starting in 2024/25;
• from a Black or Minority Ethnic background;
• and classed as paying either Scottish or UK tuition Fees.

In order for us to support as many students as possible, you cannot receive more than one bursary that is funded by Heriot-Watt University. If you are already receiving a bursary from Heriot-Watt we will not include your application in the shortlist process.

How to apply

Submit your application on our application form.

Please note before you apply, due to the limited number of scholarships available, as part of the application we are asking for information on your personal circumstances. This is to try to ensure that the scholarships are given to those who will benefit the most. The information given in the application will not be used for any other purposes.

Applications will open from 5 February and will close at 17.00 on Sunday 5 May 2024.

If you are unsure if you are eligible or have any questions, please email scholarships@hw.ac.uk