The Bell Scholarship has been established thanks to the generosity of alumna Ann Bell, with the aim of supporting a student with bi-polar, to ensure their diagnosis is not a barrier to successfully achieving a degree at CCCU.
The scholarship has been set up in memory of Ann’s late husband Gordon Bell, whose family has been impacted by the congenital mental health condition. Gordon Bell was diagnosed with bi-polar later in life, and Ann’s hope is that in his memory, she will be able to support a student with the same condition, enabling them to achieve their life and career goals.
The Bell Scholarship will offer the successful candidate £5,000 a year, for each year of their study to a maximum of £15,000, as well as the support of a dedicated Case Worker from the Mental Wellbeing team. They will also have the option of working with a Futures Coach to develop their confidence during their time at CCCU.
Application deadline end of May
Applicants will need to demonstrate the impact the Bell Scholarship will make to them, as well as a commitment to completing their course of study.
If you are interested in applying for the Bell Scholarship and would like to find out more please email futures@canterbury.ac.uk
Eligibility criteria:
Essential:
- You have a bi-polar diagnosis which can be verified through medical records.
- You are a Home fee-paying student
- You are either a first-year applicant for a full-time undergraduate (level 4) or full-time postgraduate (level 7) degree at Canterbury Christ Church University, or, are an existing student registered on a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course
- You must be open to providing case studies for marketing purposes and attend the Futures Annual Supporter Event each year during your studies and other events as required
Desirable
- Applicants should be eligible for Student Finance and have a student loans household income assessment of £45,000 or below
- The student should have achieved the relevant tariff points for their chosen course
Application procedure and key dates:
Early May 2024 Application deadline. Students should apply by application form which will include a written statement of no more than 500 words
Late May 2024 Shortlisted candidates notified and invited to a meet the panel discussion
Early June 2024 Successful applicant will be notified.
September 2024 Scholarship awarded
