The Maycock-Whileman Scholarship

Home UK scholarships and bursaries International scholarships University of Nottingham Scholarships and bursaries for UK students Scholarships and bursaries for UK students Scholarships for asylum seekers and refugees Maycock-Whileman Scholarship Scholarships for asylum seekers and refugees Support during your studies The Maycock-Whileman Scholarship offers financial support to students who have been granted asylum to the UK on the basis of refugee status. This award has been established as a result of a generous donation to the university from the late Mrs Betty Whileman. To be considered for this award, students must submit an application so we can assess their eligibility against the criteria. Am I eligible? To receive the award in 2026/27, you must: have been granted asylum in the UK on the basis of refugee status be enrolled on a full-time undergraduate degree at the University of Nottingham (UK Campus) be liable for the £9,535 tuition fee have Home* funding status have a household income, as assessed by Student Finance, between £0 to £35,000 and have consented to share this information with the University not be on a NHS funded course not be in receipt of the Nottingham Potential Bursary or the Care Experienced and Estranged Bursary (the Core Bursary does not affect your eligibility for this award) Additional factors considered: Consideration will also be given to additional responsibilities and achievements outside school and to other factors affecting achievement. You may also wish to ask your school/college to complete a reference. * A 'home' student is one who meets certain UK residence criteria. These are the same criteria as apply to eligibility for home funding from Student Finance . What you receive One award of £1,000 per year to a successful recipient for the length of their course. The award is paid directly to the successful recipient and does not have to be paid back after you graduate. How to apply Applications for 2026/27 open Monday 21 September 2026 and close on Friday 26 February 2027. If you are successful for an award, we will contact you via your university email address within the four weeks of application closing date. The award will appear in the Financial Aid section of your MyNottingham portal. If we need to contact you about your application, we will send an email to your university email address. Complete the application form Guidance notes If you are unhappy with the outcome of your application for a Maycock-Whileman Scholarship you should initially contact us to discuss your concerns. If, after an explanation of the assessment of your application, you are still not satisfied and feel that there has been a procedural inconsistency you should contact the Financial Support Manager who will advise you on the university's procedure in relation to financial support appeals. Please email [email protected] Please note, any appeal must be made within four weeks of the date of the email you receive notifying you of the outcome of your application. Scholarship FAQs Find the answer to our most frequently asked questions about our scholarships and bursaries. Go to FAQs Funding Find out about our range of funding options such as bursaries, scholarships and support funds. Go to funding Help and support View frequently asked questions and find ways to get in touch.