The Rani Scholarship at Bradford University 2026/2027 — The University of Bradford is delighted to offer four scholarships annually to support female students facing disadvantage in subjects and industries where women are most underrepresented. Two scholarships are available for home students and two for international students, providing either a 50% tuition fee discount (international) or an annual stipend of £6,930 with 5% yearly increase (home).
About The Rani Scholarship
The Rani Scholarship at the University of Bradford is built from Anita’s passion and personal experience of how higher education can change the trajectory of women’s lives. The scholarship will support four female students each year who are facing disadvantage, enabling them to study and succeed at university in subjects and industries where they are currently underrepresented.
Scholarship Benefits
Home Students
- Yearly stipend of £6,930
- Stipend increases by 5% each year
- Paid annually for duration of course
International Students
- 50% discount on tuition fees
- Applied to full tuition fee amount
- Valid for duration of course
Two scholarships awarded to home students, two awarded to international students. All eligible countries may apply.
Eligibility Requirements for The Rani Scholarship at Bradford University 2026/2027
Home Students
- Identify as female
- Have an unconditional or conditional offer on an eligible course
- Meet one of the hardship criteria:
- Refugee and asylum seeker
- Care leaver
- Disabled
- Low participation background (polar4 quintile 1 and 2)
- Socio-economic disadvantage
- Reside at a Bradford postcode
International Students
- Identify as female
- Have an unconditional or conditional offer on an eligible course
- Meet one of the hardship criteria:
- Refugee and asylum seeker
- Disabled
- Other forms of hardship will also be considered
- Eligible countries: All countries
All applicants must identify as female and have an offer for one of the eligible undergraduate courses where female students are currently underrepresented.
Eligible Courses
- BEng Civil & Structural Engineering
- BSc Computer Science for Cyber Security
- BEng Mechanical Engineering
- BSc Game Design and Development
- MEng Mechanical Engineering
- BA Game Design and Development
- BSc Computer Science
- BSc Economics
- BEng Software Engineering
- BSc Finance and Business Analytics
- BSc Accounting and Finance
- BSc Architectural Technology
- LLB Law with Business and Management
These courses have been selected specifically because female students are currently underrepresented in these fields of study and related industries.
How to Apply
Application Method: Online application only via the University of Bradford scholarship application form.
⏰ Closing Date: Applications close on 01 May 2026.
Entry Year: 2026/27 | Study Level: Undergraduate | Study Mode: Full-time
Programme Summary
- University: University of Bradford, United Kingdom
- Scholarship Name: The Rani Scholarship
- Entry Year: 2026/2027
- Study Level: Undergraduate
- Study Mode: Full-time
- Number of Awards: 4 per year (2 home, 2 international)
- Home Student Award: £6,930 annual stipend (5% yearly increase)
- International Student Award: 50% tuition fee discount
- Eligible Countries: All countries (international stream)
- Closing Date: 01 May 2026
The scholarship is designed to support women facing disadvantage to study and succeed in subjects and industries where they are most underrepresented.
Hardship Criteria Definitions
- Refugee and asylum seeker: Individuals seeking international protection or granted refugee status
- Care leaver: Individuals who have spent time in local authority care
- Disabled: Individuals with physical, mental, or learning disabilities
- Low participation background: Residents in areas with historically low higher education participation (polar4 quintiles 1 and 2)
- Socio-economic disadvantage: Individuals facing financial or social barriers to education
- Other hardship: International applicants may have other forms of hardship considered
Home students must reside at a Bradford postcode and meet one of the specified hardship criteria. International students must meet refugee/asylum seeker, disability, or other hardship criteria.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is The Rani Scholarship at Bradford University?
A scholarship supporting four female students annually (two home, two international) facing disadvantage to study undergraduate courses where women are underrepresented. Home students receive £6,930 yearly stipend (5% annual increase); international students receive 50% tuition fee discount. Entry year: 2026/27.
2. Who is eligible for the scholarship?
Applicants who identify as female, have an unconditional/conditional offer on an eligible course, and meet hardship criteria. Home students: Bradford postcode residents meeting refugee/asylum seeker, care leaver, disabled, low participation, or socio-economic disadvantage criteria. International students: All countries, meeting refugee/asylum seeker, disabled, or other hardship criteria.
3. What courses are eligible?
Engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical), Computer Science, Cyber Security, Game Design, Software Engineering, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Architectural Technology, and Law with Business. These courses have female student underrepresentation.
4. How much is the scholarship worth?
Home students: £6,930 yearly stipend, increasing by 5% annually. International students: 50% discount on tuition fees. Two scholarships awarded in each category per year.
5. How do I apply?
Apply online via the University of Bradford scholarship application form before 01 May 2026. You must have an unconditional or conditional offer on an eligible course before applying. Applications are open to all countries for the international stream.
6. What is the Bradford postcode requirement?
Home students must reside at a Bradford postcode to be eligible. International students have no geographical restrictions—all countries are eligible to apply.
7. What hardship criteria are considered for international students?
International students must meet refugee/asylum seeker status, disability, or other forms of hardship which will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The scholarship is designed to support women facing genuine disadvantage.
8. Can I apply if I don’t have an offer yet?
No, applicants must have an unconditional or conditional offer on one of the eligible courses before applying for the scholarship. You should apply for course admission first, then submit your scholarship application.
9. What is the polar4 quintile requirement?
Home students from low participation backgrounds as defined by polar4 quintile 1 and 2 are eligible. These are areas with historically low rates of higher education participation, identified through postcode data.
10. Who created The Rani Scholarship?
The scholarship is built from Anita’s passion and personal experience of how higher education can change the trajectory of women’s lives. It reflects the University of Bradford’s commitment to widening participation and supporting women in underrepresented fields. For more UK scholarship opportunities, explore our UK scholarships database or check scholarships for women.
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