Scholarships for UK/EU Students
If you are eligible, Richmond offers Scholarships that can be combined with Student Finance England loans, or other sources of personal funding, to pay your remaining tuition balance.
Chancellor’s 2019 Scholarship
| Name of Scholarship | Qualifications | Amount |
| Chancellor’s Scholarship |
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£3,085.00 p.a. |
Terms and Conditions: 1.Continuation of the Chancellor’s Scholarship after the first year is conditional on the student achieving a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 from the previous academic year, remaining in good standing and making a positive contribution to University life. 2.The government is currently reviewing fees in the UK, and the University reserves the right to alter the scholarship offer should the fees be reduced. The University will still endeavour to provide scholarships that provide students value for money and help students reduce student fee debt. Currently the Chancellor’s Scholarship is based upon a fee of £9,250. Those students who have received an offer of the scholarship, and in receipt of, will continue to receive a scholarship which will see a reduction of their fees up to a third (as in the current offer). 3.Chancellor’s Scholarship does not pertain to RIASA programmes; BA International Sports Management with Football (Leeds).
The Richmond University Difference
| Richmond University (3 year pathway) |
Richmond University (4 Years) |
UK University (3 Years) | |
| Fee | £9,250.00 p.a. | £9,250.00 p.a. | £9,250.00 p.a. |
| Chancellor’s 2019 Scholarship | £3,085.00 p.a. | £3,085.00 p.a. | N/A |
| SFE tuition loan | £6,165.00 p.a. | £6,165.00 p.a. | £9,250.00 p.a. |
| The total debt from start of loan to the end of programme (excluding interest) | £18,495.00 | £24,660.00 | £27,750.00 |
| The difference (excluding interest) | £9,255.00 less fee debt |
£3,090.00 less fee debt |
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| Many UK/EU students at Richmond University – study over 3.5 years, so the debt could be even lower | |||
Many UK/EU students at Richmond University study over 3.5 years so the debt saving would be between £9,259.00 and £3,090.00 (excluding interest)
Notes: 1.The SFE calculation does not include other scholarships from other Universities, however, Richmond University offers its scholarship on an annual basis. 2.The SFE tuition loan is charged at 6.1% per month from the start of your degree to the end on a monthly basis of the outstanding amount. 3.The final calculation excludes interest and is based on 48 months and 36 months comparison, it is acknowledged that Universities will vary with start and completion times. 4. The scholarships may vary if fee changes. 5. Scholarships are available for 2019 only.
The Sean Steadman Art Scholarship
| Name of Scholarship | Amount |
| The Sean Steadman Art Scholarship | USD $1,000 |
This is one scholarship available to applicants commencing study at Richmond from Fall 2019 from any of the four programmes below, with a minimum 3.0 CGPA.
In addition, all applicants for this scholarship should send a submission of 500-1000 words on ‘How the degree programme you are applying for will help you reach your career objectives’, before Friday 16 August 2019. The total sum amount of USD $1000 will be deducted from tuition fees and can be used in conjunction with SFE funding.
- BA Art History & Visual Culture
- BA Film & Photography
- MA Art History & Visual Culture
- MA Visual Arts Management & Curating
Please send us your submission with your application and entitle the document “The Sean Steadman Scholarship”. If you have already applied then please send us your submission via email to: admissions@richmond.ac.uk
Sean Steadman was a student at Richmond, graduating in 2014 with a BA in Art & Design and a year later with a postgraduate qualification in Art History & Visual Culture.
Since his graduation from Richmond, Sean has been teaching art history in China as well as being an artist.
“I feel that I benefitted so much from studying art at Richmond, it was such an incredibly rewarding experience. Having graduated, I started a non-profit organisation, The Steadman Foundation, to educate, influence and support the creativity of artists and art enthusiasts around the world. It’s a cause very close to my heart as so many art programmes have disappeared, along with funding for them, and I’d like to do what I can to support young artists. That’s why I’m offering a $1,000 scholarship to any international student at Richmond studying art at either undergraduate or postgraduate level. I’d like future students at Richmond to know that alumni do come back to support in many ways.” – Sean Steadman
Funding Your Undergraduate Studies UK and EU Nationals
EU students starting university in 2020/21 academic year will have guaranteed home fee status and financial support for the duration of courses in England, the Universities Minister has announced today (28 May).
The student finance information provided on this page is for UK and European Union nationals. You can explore three source of funding for undergraduate study. You may be able combine your funding from a combination of sources.
- Student Finance England Loans
- Richmond Scholarships (Need and Merit Based)
- Private Educational Loan (Future Finance)
We recommend that you explore your funding option as early as possible. The Student Finance Calculator will help you determine what funds for which you may be eligible. Please see the tabs below for the various funding options.
Please contact us if you have any questions at admissions@richmond.ac.uk.
Student Finance England (Tuition Loan)
EU students starting university in 2020/21 academic year will have guaranteed home fee status and financial support for the duration of courses in England, the Universities Minister has announced today (28 May).
UK Government loans for higher education study are administered by Student Finance England (SFE). UK and European Union are eligible for loan funding for designated courses (see list below). There are two types of Student Finance England Loans.
- Tuition Loans: (UK and EU Students) contribute towards the cost of tuition only
- Maintenance Loans (UK National Only) cover living costs such as accommodation, books and bills
The tuition fee loans for English and EU nationals £6,165 per year for tuition fees. Alternative and private universities like Richmond are not publicly funded. The Government recognizes the academic quality of private not for profit universities but the maximum tuition loan amount for students studying at a private not-for-profit university is £6,165. This loan amount will not cover the entire undergraduate tuition fee. Richmond offers scholarships and advice on alternative source of funding that help you to fund your studies.
Student Finance England Maintenance Loan
Maintenance Loans covers living costs such as accommodation, books and bills. They are released at the start of each term and are paid directly into your bank account. The amount you can borrow is based on the following:
- If you live with your parents or guardian and start a course in 2017/18 you may receive up to £7,097.
- If you live outside the parental home and start a course in 2017/18 you may receive up to £11,002.
- If you are eligible for benefits (lone parents, certain disabled students, student couples with children), and you did not live with your parent/guardian and start a course in 2017/18 you may receive up to £11,998.
- All those classified as Home Students (UK) are eligible for a Maintenance loan
- If you are an EU student who has been living in the UK for five years prior to the start of your course (and can evidence this to Student Finance England’s satisfaction) you may be eligible to apply for the loan.
How to Apply for your SFE Loan
How To Apply
UK Students:
- The quickest and easiest way to apply is online at Student Finance website here
- We recommend that you apply as soon as possible to make sure that you have your funding in place before the start of your course
- Please note that the deadline dates are different for students from Wales
EU Students:
- EU students cannot apply online but will be able to download an application form and review the steps to submitting the application on the Student Finance England government website here
- We recommend that you apply as soon as possible to make sure that you have your funding in place before the start of your course.
For further details, please contact our Admissions Office.
Email: admissions@richmond.ac.uk
Telephone + 44 (0) 20 8332 8330
We would also encourage you to read the Student Finance Guide prior to submitting your application.
SFE Course codes for *NEW* students applying for loans:
Please reference the chart below to find your course code, which will be required when completing your SFE application. Please ensure you use the UCAS codes listed below, even if you currently hold an offer of study for one of our 3 Year Pathway programmes.
Should you have any questions, please please contact our Admissions Office.
Email: admissions@richmond.ac.uk
Telephone + 44 (0) 20 8332 8330
| Course Title | SFE Course Code | UCAS Course Code |
| Accounting & Finance with Combined Studies | 716683 | NN34 |
| American Studies with Combined Studies | 836246 | T700 |
| Art History and Visual Culture with Combined studies | 716694 | 4A36 |
| BA (Hons) Business Management: Entrepreneurship with Combined Studies | 836248 | N100 |
| BA (Hons) Business Management: International Business with Combined Studies | 836300 | N120 |
| Communications: Advertising & Public Relations | 838504 | NP52 |
| Communications (Media Studies) with Combined Studies | 836402 | P300 |
| Economics with Combined Studies | 836413 | L100 |
| BA (Hons) Fashion Management & Marketing with Combined Studies | 836328 | NW52 |
| Film & Photography | 836518 | P400 |
| Film Studies with Combined Studies | 836416 | P303 |
| BA (Hons) Finance & Investment with Combined Studies | 834019 | NN33 |
| International History with Combined Studies | 834021 | V100 |
| International Sports Management with Combined Studies (taught at Leeds campus only) |
836904 | No course code |
| Social Sciences: International Relations with Combined Studies | 836512 | L240 |
| BA (Hons) Marketing with Combined Studies | 802876 | NN15 |
| Social Sciences: Political Science with Combined Studies | 836514 | L210 |
| Social Sciences: Psychology with Combined Studies | 836516 | C880 |
Student Finance England Disbursement
Tuition fee loans are disbursed in 3 installments directly to Richmond University London once your attendance is confirmed to Student Finance England:
- October 2018 – 25% of loan
- February 2019 – 25% of loan
- May 2019 – 57 % of loan
Maintenance funding for eligible students is released in 3 installments directly to your bank account as set out in the Entitlement letter once your enrolment is confirmed with Student Finance England.
Repayment of your SFE Loan
Loan repayments commence when you are earning at least £21,000 per year. The repayment will be 9% of income an over £21,000 per annum and all outstanding repayments will be written off after 30 years. You are not required to make loan repayments until you are earning over £21,000. However your loan/s will be liable for interest at the rate of inflation based on the Retail Price Index (RPI). The Student Loan Company can provide further information on student loans and repayments.
