Status
Open for 2026-7 Academic Year
Sponsor
Richmond American University London
Award
£2,500 tuition fee reduction per academic year
Eligibility
New UG students who have achieved 6.0 IELTS (overall and individual)
Application
No separate application is needed
What is the English Language Academic Excellence Scholarship?
The English Language Academic Excellence Scholarship is a named scholarship, providing £2,500 tuition fee reduction per academic year (£1,250 maximum per Fall and Spring semesters each). Eligible International undergraduate students will benefit from a reduction in tuition fees for per year they are enrolled as a student in good standing at Richmond.
Who is eligible to apply for the English Language Academic Excellence Award Scholarship?
Eligibility
First time, undergraduate enrolled students who are International fee.
Students can only receive one of the following:
- Liberal Arts Academic Excellence Award or,
- English Language Academic Excellence Award
Students must have achieved 6.0 IELTS with 6.0 in all elements for non-native speakers and meet all entry criteria for the programme.
How do I apply for the English Language Academic Excellence Award Scholarship?
Students will be automatically considered for the tuition reduction if they meet the criteria above – no separate application is needed.
Why should I accept a scholarship at Richmond American University London?
Our programmes offer:
- American and British dual accredited degrees
- Flexible, US style education with smaller class sizes and personalised support
- Study Abroad, Internships and global employability skills to help achieve your career goals.
Terms and Conditions
What are the Terms and Conditions of receiving the English Language Academic Excellence Award Scholarship?
All scholarships at Richmond American University London are awarded with terms and conditions for receiving a scholarship or award. When you accept your scholarship offer, you agree to these terms and conditions as well as your student contract – all are sent to you at the time of your offer of a place on one of our degree programmes.
To be eligible to receive this scholarship, you must meet the entry requirements to the programme and apply with grades ABB, 3.5GPA or higher, or equivalent. The assessment will be made based on an unweighted GPA, so your AP, advanced classes or Honours grades will not count.
Are there any circumstances that might affect this scholarship?
Currently the English Language Academic Excellence Award is based upon current fees. The university also reserves the right to adjust the value, volume and criteria of its scholarships should fees change.
The University will still endeavour to provide scholarships that provide students value for money and help students reduce student fee debt.
Can I receive other funding along with this scholarship?
You may be eligible to receive this award along with loans from Student Finance England (SFE) or other personal funding options. The final calculation excludes SFE interest and is based on 48 months & 36 months comparison, it is acknowledged that universities will vary with start and completion times.
However, students can only receive one of the Liberal Arts Academic Excellence Award OR the English Language Academic Excellence Award.
For further information please email [email protected].
What are the requirements for maintaining the English Language Academic Excellence Award Scholarship?
All scholarships at Richmond American University London are awarded with terms and conditions for maintaining your award as a student. When you accept your scholarship offer, you agree to these terms and conditions as well as your student contract – both are sent to you at the time of your offer of a place on one of our degree programmes.
To main this scholarship, you are expected to:
- Achieve and maintain a GPA of 2.5 cumulative, carried over from the previous academic year,
- remain in good standing as a student, and
- make a positive contribution to university life.
What does it mean to make a positive contribution to university life at Richmond and why is this important?
Research indicates that students who are involved in their academic community are high achievers, develop more skills and are more confident and articulate people. Engaging in the activities we outline here also results in a more positive, fulfilling student experience.
Planning and tracking your involvement is really easy and is managed through the University’s Careers Portal operated by the Student Affairs Office.
- Volunteering for five hours a semester on one of the following:
- Student Ambassadors
- Student Representation
- Student Leadership
- Participating or running Clubs and Societies
- Working on Campus
- Working in the community
- Local volunteering
- Take part in the Richmond Leadership Academy, and complete the Bronze Award as a minimum.
At Richmond, we consider this important to your personal, social and career development, for cultural and interpersonal awareness, work experience and global citizenship. For further information please email [email protected].
