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International Undergraduate Scholarships
One of the first universities to introduce the liberal arts to the UK, Richmond pioneered this multi-disciplinary approach. Our Liberal Arts Awards which are available to international students celebrate our liberal arts approach, which provides students with diversity, choice and freedom.
Tuition fee reduction
- Liberal Arts Academic Excellence Award:
£2,500 per year equivalent to ABB/GPA 3.5+ (please see below list of grade equivalents) - English Language Award:
£2,500 per year equivalent to 6.0 IELTS 6.0 in all elements (for non-native English speakers)
Terms & Conditions: 1.Continuation of the Liberal Arts International Excellence Award after the first year is conditional on the student achieving a cumulative GPA of at least 3.3 from the previous academic year, remaining in good standing and making a positive contribution to University life. 2.Continuation of the Liberal Arts International Attainment Award after the first year is conditional on the student achieving a cumulative GPA of at least 2.8 from the previous academic year, remaining in good standing and making a positive contribution to University life. 3.The scholarships may vary if fee changes. 4.Richmond has sole discretion to assign, vary or withdraw this award. 5.We reserve the right to adjust the value, volume and eligibility criteria of our scholarships.
(Students can only be awarded one scholarship)
Liberal Arts Academic Excellence Award: List of grade equivalents
| Qualifications | Liberal Arts International Excellence |
| Amount (fee reduction) | £2,500 per year |
| A-Levels | ABB |
| US High School Diploma | GPA 3.5+ |
| International Baccalaureate Diploma | 32 points |
| BTEC | D*DD |
| Bangladesh Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) | 4.4 |
| China Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) / National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao) | 85% |
| India Higher Secondary Certificate Standard XII: All India Senior School Certificate Examination / Senior Secondary School Examination / Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination | 80% |
| Kazakhstan Attectat (Certificate of Completed Secondary Education) | 4.6 |
| Morocco Diplôme du Baccalauréat / Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement Secondaire | 16 |
| Nepal School Leaving Certificate Examination (Grade XI & XII) | 3.5 GPA |
| Pakistan Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC/Intermediate) | 800 |
| Sri Lanka Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education Advanced Level | ABB |
| Tajikistan Attestat (Certificate of Completed Secondary Education) | 4.6 |
| Turkey Lise Diplomasi (High School Diploma) | 80 |
| Uzbekistan O’rta Ma’lumot To’g’risida Shahodatnoma (Certificate of Completed Secondary Education) | 4.6 |
| Vietnam Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Phổ Thông (THPT) (Senior Secondary School Graduation Diploma) | 8 |
| All other Non-EU Countries National School Leaving Qualifications | Please contact Admissions for further details |
Awards are made based on unweighted GPA.
Retain your scholarship and succeed at Richmond
In order to retain the Award throughout the duration of your programme, scholarship holders are expected to be actively involved in the community of the University.
We have devised a wide range of options for students where your involvement will be monitored. This is in keeping with the University’s mission, vision and values of social responsibility and community engagement.
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.
Scholarship maintenance criteria
- Maintaining the appropriate level of academic achievement
- 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
- Participating to achieve the Globally Orientated Community Membership Award in three terms
