Partially funded

Rama Thirunamachandran Futures Scholarship

Canterbury Christ Church University, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

The Rama Thirunamachandran Futures Scholarship gives £5,000 a year to new undergraduates from disadvantaged or low-income backgrounds.

It was established by Professor Rama Thirunamachandran, Vice-Chancellor of CCCU for 13 years. Scholars also get support from a Futures Coach.

Award Information

  • Starting the first year of a full-time 3-year undergraduate degree at CCCU.
  • Home fee-paying student.
  • Studying for a first degree.
  • Household income below £45,000, or qualified for free school meals.
  • From a background that may be a barrier to higher education (e.g. care-experienced or estranged, disability, caring responsibilities).
  • Open to acting as a scholarship ambassador, including case studies and attending the Futures Summer Celebration Event.
  • £5,000 a year for each year of study.
  • Support from a Futures Coach.

Payment

  • 25% at the end of November
  • 25% in February
  • 50% in May

Application deadline: 2 November 2026. Awards are made by the end of November.

  1. Complete the application form, including a 500-word personal statement, by 2 November 2026.
  2. Shortlisted candidates are invited to a 'Meet the Panel' interview.
  3. Successful candidates are awarded the scholarship by the end of November.

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How selection works

Shortlisting followed by a 'Meet the Panel' interview. Payments require at least 75% attendance, strong course engagement, assessment submission and progression.

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