Eliahou Dangoor Scholarships

The Russell Group 1994 Group of universities have launched a groundbreaking £1000 scholarship for students who wish to study science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects at university.

The ‘Eliahou Dangoor Scholarships’, launched with a £3 million donation over three years, will be one of the largest private bursary or scholarship schemes in the UK. Matched funding from government is expected to bring the total funding available to over £4 million.

Thanks to the generous donation from Dr Naim Dangoor  this scholarship will assist up to 4000 students at Russell Group and 1994 Group institutions. It is hoped that this ambitious scheme will encourage more young people to consider studying STEM subjects at one of the country’s leading universities.

Do I qualify?

 To qualify for the £1000 scholarship students must be all of the following:

  • Due to enter their first year of undergraduate study at either a Russell Group or 1994 Group university from September 2010.
  • Taking a course in a science, technology, engineering or maths (STEM) subject.
  • Be a UK home student who will pay tuition fees. 

A list of the specific courses which qualify for the scholarship will be outlined by each university (information will be updated soon, see right). Some universities will be accepting applications from part-time students who would be in line to receive £500.

Beyond the basic qualifications outlined above, the precise conditions for the scholarship will vary from institution to institution but all Russell Group universities will prioritise students from under-privileged or non-traditional backgrounds. Typically this means that you would qualify for a full maintenance grant from the government (available to students from households with an income of less than £25,000 per year). 

How do I apply?

This scheme will be administered by each individual Russell Group university. This means you will have to apply directly to the university which you are planning to attend; the university will then make a decision about who will receive its scholarships. 

REMEMBER This scholarship will have no effect on your entitlement to loans for fees or maintenance, maintenance grants or other institutional bursaries. The Eliahou Dangoor scholarship will be in addition to any money a student receives from a university or the Government.
 

If you would like more information on how  you could benefit from an Eliahou Dangoor scholarship please have a look at this video video which outlines the experiences of previous Dangoor scholars or read this article from the Guardian on Tuesday 08 December.

Full Guardian article on the Eliahou Dangoor scholarships