Empowering Women: The Rani Scholarship for 2025/26

The University of Bradford is proud to announce the Rani Scholarship for the academic year 2025/26, aimed specifically at supporting women in fields where they are traditionally underrepresented. This scholarship not only provides financial assistance but also highlights the university’s commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in higher education.

Scholarship Overview

• Scholarship Name: Rani Scholarship
• Study Level: Undergraduate
• Academic Entry Year: 2025/26
• Attendance: Full-time
• Number of Scholarships Available: 4

Purpose of the Scholarship

The Rani Scholarship is inspired by the belief that higher education can transform lives. It supports four female students each year who face disadvantages, enabling them to study in subjects and industries where women currently make up less than 25% of the student cohort.

Available Scholarships

• Two scholarships for home students.
• Two scholarships for international students.

Eligible Courses

The scholarship is applicable to a range of engineering and business-related courses, including:

• BEng Chemical Engineering
• BEng Civil and Structural Engineering
• BEng Software Engineering
• BSc Computer Science
• BEng Mechanical Engineering
• BSc Accounting and Finance
• BSc Economics
• BSc Finance and Business Analytics
• BSc Game Design and Development
• BSc Computer Science for Cyber Security
• BSc Finance and Economics

Eligibility Criteria

Home Students Must:

• Identify as female.
• Have an unconditional or conditional offer for one of the eligible courses.
• Meet one of the hardship criteria:
  • Refugee or asylum seeker
  • Care leaver
  • Disabled
  • Low participation background (defined by POLAR4 quintile 1 and 2)
  • Socio-economic disadvantage
  • Reside at a Bradford postcode

International Students Must:

• Identify as female.
• Have an unconditional or conditional offer for one of the eligible courses.
• Meet one of the hardship criteria, including:
  • Refugee or asylum seeker
  • Disabled
  • Other forms of hardship will also be considered

Financial Support

• International students will receive a 50% discount on their tuition fees.
• Home students will receive a yearly stipend of £6,930, increasing by 5% each year.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply for the Rani Scholarship through the University of Bradford’s official website. Make sure to check the specific application requirements and deadlines to ensure your eligibility.