Scholarships Unite Foundation Scholarship Scheme

Are you leaving local authority care (a Care Leaver), or are you estranged from both of your parents (where you haven't had verbal/written contact for a significant time)? You might be eligible for the Unite Foundation Scholarship, which could provide you with three years of free accommodation while you take your undergraduate degree at London Metropolitan University.

London Met has been chosen as one of only 26 universities whose students are able to apply for this scheme.

If you are successful in your application, benefits include:

• Three years of free accommodation in a Unite Students property. This comprises a single, en suite room in a purpose-built, fully furnished student flat with a communal fitted kitchen. These flats include all household bills and have Wi-Fi throughout.
• For each year you take up this free accommodation offer, your room will be available for the full calendar year (365 days).
• You will not require a rent guarantor, a deposit or any rent payments.
• The Unite Foundation may also offer you other opportunities through sponsors, such as work placement opportunities, mentoring or other activities that can help you make the most of your university experience.

Eligibility criteria

In order to meet the criteria, you must be either:

• a Care Leaver and have a letter confirming your status from your local authority; or
• estranged from both parents and working with the University.

In addition, you must also be:

• a UK home fee status student
• aged 25 or under on 1 September of the academic year your course starts
• undertaking your first and only course of undergraduate study (ie you have not been to this or another university previously)
• You must be holding a firm choice offer from London Met, not at a collaborative partner.  
• You must have already applied for student finance and ticked 'consent to share'.

Restrictions and exemptions

The scholarship is only available for undergraduate students, and excludes particular years of study including foundation years, postgraduate years, resit or repeat years. Those who are 26 or older at the point of enrolment are also not eligible for this award. Please read the guidance notes on the Unite Foundation Scholarship webpages for more information.

Selection criteria

The Unite Foundation are looking to provide scholarships to represent a wide range of university courses and academic abilities among care leaver and estranged student populations, with all applications being treated equally under the Equality Act. Please note however there is still an element of chance in your application being unsuccessful. Please read the Unite Foundation Scholarship guidance notes for applicants.

How to apply

To apply for the Unite Foundation Scholarship Scheme, you need to complete the online Unite Foundation Scholarship Application Form before midnight, 14th June. 

If you have any questions about your eligibility or are having difficulty applying, please contact cees@londonmet.ac.uk 

When will I hear?

Applications are checked by the Unite Foundation board in June, and they will inform applicants in July of the relevant year.

Where can I get more information and help with my application?

To learn more about the University's own support packages applicants can book appointments with our specialist advisers Isabel Patrick and Eloise Peters who can also provide advice regarding your application.

Please contact cees@londonmet.ac.uk for help and advice. You can also find additional information on the Unite Foundation website.