Partially funded

Kelly Young Women in Finance Scholarship

Brunel University of London, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

The Kelly Young Women in Finance Scholarship supports high-achieving women on finance-related BSc or MSc programmes at Brunel Business School. It was set up by Brunel alumna Kelly Young, CEO of Acadian Asset Management, to encourage the next generation of women in finance.

One £10,000 award is made each year to a UK Home student, either new or continuing.

Award Information

  • Identify as a woman.
  • Be classified as a UK Home student.
  • Be fully self-funded.
  • Show academic merit and potential to contribute to the finance profession.
  • New students: hold an offer for a finance-related BSc or MSc at Brunel Business School for September 2026.
  • Current students: be continuing on a finance-related BSc or MSc at Brunel Business School.
  • Eligible programmes: Accountancy BSc; Accounting and Business Management BSc; Banking and Finance BSc; Economics BSc; Economics and Accounting BSc; Economics and Business Finance BSc; Economics and Management BSc; Finance and Accounting BSc; Accounting and Business Management MSc; Banking and Finance MSc; Business Finance MSc; Finance and Accounting MSc; Finance and Investment MSc.
  • £10,000 towards tuition fees and/or living expenses, paid in two instalments of £5,000 over the 2026-27 academic year.
  • Applications (new and current students): 28 September 2026.
  1. Choose the correct form: APPLICANT (new students) or CURRENT STUDENT.
  2. Write a 300-word statement and obtain an academic reference.
  3. Submit the form before 28 September 2026.

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Documents you will need

  • 300-word statement titled: 'After completing your Brunel programme, how do you plan to use your skills and knowledge to contribute and further the role of women in the finance industry?'
  • Academic reference from a former or current teacher or advisor.

How selection works

Applications are assessed by the Brunel Business School Admissions and Scholarship Committee. The award can be withdrawn if fee status changes from Home.

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