If you’re a student from Northern Ireland with aspirations for higher education but financial challenges are holding you back, the Ulster University Inspire Scholarships 2025/2026 can help. These scholarships provide essential support for bright students from disadvantaged backgrounds entering undergraduate studies.
Scholarship Type: Partial Funding
University: Ulster University
Degree Level: Undergraduate
Eligible Subjects: All Subjects
Eligible Students: Domestic (Northern Ireland)
Application Deadline: June 16, 2025
Location: Northern Ireland, UK
What Is the Inspire Scholarship?
Funded by generous donors, the Inspire Scholarships are designed for full-time undergraduate students beginning their first year at any of Ulster University’s three campuses:
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Belfast
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Coleraine
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Derry~Londonderry
The scholarship ensures that financial limitations don’t prevent talented students from pursuing a university education.
Scholarship Benefits
Funding Details
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20 scholarships worth £3,000 per year, up to £9,000 over three years (placement years excluded)
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7 scholarships worth £2,000 per year, up to £6,000 over three years (placement years excluded)
This funding can help cover tuition fees, accommodation, and other essential living costs.
Additional Support
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Special induction sessions to ease the transition into university life
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Ongoing academic and personal mentorship
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Access to workshops and placement guidance
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Opportunities to network with other scholarship recipients
Many past recipients describe the scholarship as life-changing, allowing them to focus fully on their studies without financial stress.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must:
General Requirements
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Have a permanent home address in Northern Ireland
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Be completing an accepted Level 3 qualification (such as A-Levels or BTEC) at a Northern Ireland institution
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Hold and confirm an offer from Ulster University as a first choice via UCAS
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Have a household income of £22,500 or less
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Be studying a full-time undergraduate degree at one of the listed campuses
Meet One or More of the Following:
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Be the first in their family to attend university
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Be a carer for a family member or dependent
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Be estranged from parents
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Have experience in care (fostered, adopted, or in care for 3 months or more)
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Be in receipt of Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
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Live in a high-deprivation area (use the NISRA postcode checker to confirm)
Need Help? Email: [email protected]
How to Apply
Step-by-Step Application Guide
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Visit the official scholarship page: ulster.ac.uk/scholarships/inspire-scholarships
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Fill out the application form
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Upload required documents, including financial evidence
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Submit your application before June 16, 2025, at 11:59 PM
Key Dates
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Provisional offers: July 2025
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Final confirmation: After A-Level results are released on August 14, 2025
Why Choose Ulster University?
Ulster University is one of Northern Ireland’s top universities, known for its quality undergraduate programs, dynamic campus culture, and strong career support services. Through scholarships like Inspire, Ulster promotes inclusivity and academic excellence regardless of background.
