Students planning to begin undergraduate studies in the UK for the 2026/27 academic year now have a new funded opportunity to consider. The University of Bradford has opened applications for the Keith Howard Opportunities Scholarship 2026, a targeted financial support programme designed to improve access to higher education for under-represented students from the Bradford district.
Funded by the Keith Howard Foundation, this scholarship provides long-term monthly payments across the duration of the undergraduate programme and is aimed at supporting students from backgrounds traditionally under-represented in higher education. With only two awards available, the scholarship is competitive and based on both eligibility and the strength of the applicant’s personal statement.
This initiative reflects the University of Bradford’s ongoing commitment to widening participation and supporting local students with strong academic and personal potential to access and complete university education without financial strain.
Benefits of the Keith Howard Opportunities Scholarships
Selected scholars will receive structured financial support throughout their undergraduate studies to help cover living expenses and maintain academic focus.
- Total available awards: 2 scholarships
- Monthly stipend support throughout the degree duration
- Year 1: 11 payments of £500 per month (October to August)
- Year 2: 12 payments of £550 per month (September to August)
- Year 3: 9 payments of £605 per month (September to May)
- Annual increases applied to monthly payments in later years
- Long-term financial stability throughout undergraduate study
- Opportunity to study full-time at the University of Bradford starting September 2026
- Recognition as a Keith Howard Scholar with institutional support
Eligibility Required to Apply
This scholarship targets specific under-represented student groups within the Bradford district and applicants must meet all listed criteria.
- Must identify as male
- Must identify as white
- Must live in the Bradford district
- Must be a home fee-paying student
- Must not have previously studied in higher education
- Parents or guardians must not have been awarded a university degree
- Must be applying for full-time undergraduate study starting September 2026
- Must meet admission requirements for the chosen undergraduate programme
- Selection will consider strength of personal statement and eligibility
Apply: https://www.bradford.ac.uk/scholarships/keith-howard-opportunities-programme-2026-27/
Last Date to Apply
The last date to apply for the Keith Howard Opportunities Scholarship 2026 offered by the University of Bradford is 01 June 2026.