Cunningham Undergraduate Scholarship
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Funding
- Scholarship; £5,000 per year
- Application deadline
- See university guidance
About the project
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City St George’s, University of London is pleased to announce the Cunningham Undergraduate Scholarship, generously supported by the Hadyn and Joanna Cunningham Charitable Trust.
The Trust was founded by Hadyn Cunningham, a graduate of the legacy City University who completed a BSc in Economics and Accountancy in 1986, together with Joanna Cunningham, reflecting their shared commitment to widening access to higher education and supporting the next generation of students.
About the scholarship
The Cunningham Undergraduate Scholarship has been established to support talented undergraduate students who demonstrate strong academic achievement but face financial hardship. Through this generous commitment, the Trust will support three students over a five-year period, ensuring that each recipient receives sustained financial assistance throughout their undergraduate studies.
By investing in high-achieving students from financially challenging backgrounds, the scholarship will help ensure that deserving individuals are able to benefit from a world-class education and reach their full potential.
Each selected student will receive £5,000 per year towards living costs, providing vital support while they pursue their degree at City St George’s. In total, each scholar may receive up to £15,000 over the course of their studies, helping to reduce financial barriers and enabling them to focus on their academic and personal development.
Eligibility
To be considered for the Cunningham Undergraduate Scholarship, applicants must:
- Hold a confirmed offer to study an undergraduate degree at City St George’s, University of London
- Have Home fee status
- Demonstrate financial need, with a residual household income of £35,000 or below as assessed by Student Finance England
- Achieve AAA or above at A-level
- Be entering the first year of their degree
How to apply
Scholarship recipients must successfully complete each academic year in order to continue receiving funding in subsequent years.
Applications will open at the start of the 2026/27 academic year, please check back then for further details on how to apply.