Family Loyalty Scholarship 2025

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) Family Loyalty Scholarship 2025-2026 is designed to support international students who are siblings, spouses, or children of individuals currently studying or who have graduated from a full-time course at UCLan. This merit-based scholarship offers a £1,000 tuition fee reduction per year of study for eligible undergraduate and postgraduate taught programs at UCLan’s campuses in Preston, Burnley, Westlakes, or Cyprus. UCLan, ranked in the 951–1000 range globally (QS World University Rankings 2025) and 92nd in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025), hosts over 38,000 students from 100+ countries, emphasizing employability with a 95% graduate placement rate. The scholarship, automatically applied upon verification of family ties, can be combined with the International Bursary (£1,000/year) and Excellence Scholarship (£3,500/year for those meeting academic criteria), up to a maximum of £5,500 per year, fostering family connections and accessibility to quality education.

To be eligible for the UCLan Family Loyalty Scholarship 2025-2026, applicants must:

• Be a sibling, spouse, or child of someone who is currently studying or has graduated from a full-time course (undergraduate or postgraduate) at UCLan, including those commencing study in the same academic year (2025-26).

• Be classified as an international student for tuition fee purposes (paying overseas fees, approximately £11,950–£16,900/year for 2025-26).

• Be enrolled or applying for a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate taught program at UCLan’s Preston, Burnley, Westlakes, or Cyprus campuses, starting in September 2025 or January 2026.

• Provide evidence of the family relationship at the point of application (e.g., birth certificates, marriage certificate, or other official documentation).

• Meet standard UCLan admission requirements, including:

  • Undergraduate: Equivalent to UK A-levels (e.g., BBB or 120 UCAS points) or International Baccalaureate (28 points).

  • Postgraduate Taught: A bachelor’s degree equivalent to a UK 2:2 or higher (e.g., 60% or 6.0/10 GPA).

  • English proficiency (e.g., IELTS 6.0 with no subscore below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 80, or equivalent).

• Exclusions:

  • Not available for distance learning, degree apprenticeships, professional placements, or work-based learning programs.

  • Not combinable with other UCLan scholarships beyond the International Bursary (£1,000/year) and Excellence Scholarship (£3,500/year), with a maximum total scholarship of £5,500/year.

  • Not available for students assessed as home (UK/EU) fee payers or those fully sponsored by external organizations without repayment obligations.

No separate scholarship application is required; eligible candidates are automatically considered upon applying to UCLan. Follow these steps:

1. Apply for a UCLan Program:

   • Submit an application for a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate taught program via the UCLan online portal (www.uclan.ac.uk/apply) or through UCAS for undergraduates.

   • Required documents:

     • Academic transcripts and certificates (e.g., high school for undergraduate, bachelor’s degree for postgraduate, in English or with certified translations).

     • Personal statement (500–750 words) outlining academic and career goals.

     • One academic or professional reference.

     • Proof of English proficiency (e.g., IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80).

     • Copy of passport.

     • Evidence of family relationship (e.g., birth certificate for siblings/children, marriage certificate for spouses, or other official documentation).

2. Verification of Family Relationship: At the point of application, submit documentation proving the relationship to a current or former UCLan international student (e.g., sibling’s/parent’s/spouse’s UCLan student ID or graduation certificate).

3. Receive Offer: Secure an unconditional or conditional offer of admission from UCLan, typically within 4–6 weeks of application.

4. Automatic Scholarship Assessment: UCLan’s admissions team verifies eligibility based on family relationship documentation and international fee status. No additional application is needed.

5. Notification: Scholarship awards are confirmed in the offer letter or via email by August 31, 2025, for September 2025 entry, or December 15, 2025, for January 2026 entry.

6. Accept and Register: Accept the offer, register as a student at UCLan for 2025-26, and meet all offer conditions to activate the scholarship.

Note: Apply by July 31, 2025, for September 2025 entry, or November 15, 2025, for January 2026 entry, to ensure consideration. International students should apply early to account for UK student visa processing (3–6 months). Contact international@uclan.ac.uk for support or clarification on family relationship documentation.

• Completed application form for a UCLan undergraduate or postgraduate taught program (via www.uclan.ac.uk/apply or UCAS).

• Academic transcripts and certificates (in English or with certified translations).

• Personal statement (500–750 words).

• One academic or professional reference.

• Proof of English proficiency (e.g., IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80).

• Copy of passport.

• Evidence of family relationship (e.g., birth certificate, marriage certificate, or UCLan student/graduate records).

• Note: Documents must be in English or accompanied by certified translations. Submit via the UCLan application portal or email to international@uclan.ac.uk. Family relationship evidence is critical for scholarship eligibility.

• Application Deadlines:

  • September 2025 Entry: July 31, 2025 (for unconditional offer and scholarship consideration).

  • January 2026 Entry: November 15, 2025 (for unconditional offer and scholarship consideration).

• Notification:

  • September 2025 Entry: By August 31, 2025.

  • January 2026 Entry: By December 15, 2025.

• Registration Deadline: Complete registration by September 2025 or January 2026, depending on the program start.

• Note: Deadlines are based on 2025-26 terms (www.uclan.ac.uk). Verify on www.uclan.ac.uk/study/fees-and-finance/scholarships or contact international@uclan.ac.uk. Early application is critical for visa processing and scholarship confirmation.

• Email: international@uclan.ac.uk (International Office); scholarships@uclan.ac.uk (Scholarships Office).

• Phone: +44 (0)1772 895 024 (International Office).

• Address: University of Central Lancashire, Foster Building, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 2HE, United Kingdom.

• Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (GMT).

• Website: www.uclan.ac.uk