Lion Rock Bursary

The Lion Rock Scholarship Programme continues this year, and is the result of a generous ongoing donation from two Warwick alumni. It aims to financially assist those students who may otherwise be facing financial challenges whilst at University. The Programme will enable recipients to concentrate more fully upon their academic studies and engage with wider enrichment activities to aid a well-rounded and positive student experience.

The programme is comprised of two parts:

1) 6x £5,000 bursaries.

Applications are encouraged from all students studying on the WBS Foundation Year in 2023-24.

2) 1x full fee tuition scholarship for three academic years of study. Lion Rock bursary holders will be able to apply for this scholarship at the end of the Foundation Year in a separate application process. This will be a part of CoACh. programme.

Who is eligible for the Lion Rock Bursary?

In order to be eligible to apply for the Lion Rock Bursary you must:

Have an attendance level at all contact hours to be at a minimum of 70%. This will be checked and verified by the Undergraduate Programme Team.
Never have been referred to a member of the Undergraduate Office for attendance related reasons – with the exception of documented mitigating circumstances to explain interrupted attendance.
Have a household income as assessed by the Student Funding Team of below £35,001. This will be assessed using a Student Loans Company 'Customer Reference Number'.
We will contact your personal tutor for an academic reference. You will be asked to name them in the application for, so please speak with them to ensure they are happy to provide a reference for you.
Have shown to be fully engaged within all lectures as corroborated by a reference from your Personal Tutor.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply?

The applications for the Lion Rock Bursary is now open, please use the form here:

The deadline for applications is 12 noon Thursday 16 November - APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED.

You can apply for Lion Rock Scholarship through the CoACH programme at the start of Year 1, after you finish the Foundation Year.

What is the selection process?

A selection panel will meet at following the closing date to identify successful candidates. The successful candidates will be selected on the strength of their application, a reference from the student's WBS Personal Tutor, their level of engagement & attendance with their degree, and ability to fulfill the above required criteria.

How will I be notified of the outcome of my application?

You will be notified of the outcome of your application by email.
The recipients of the Lion Rock Bursary will be required to sign an agreement, which will include the need to produce an annual progress report and to demonstrate satisfactory academic progress.
WBS reserve the right to change or withdraw the scholarship at any time.

For any queries about any of the above information, or the application form, please contact the Student Experience and Engagement Team: ugmitcircs@wbs.ac.uk.