First 500 Scholarship Coverage

This partially funded scholarship for international students covers £2,000 annual award.

First 500 Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

• A holder of A*AA from three A Levels qualification or its specified equivalent
• A non-recipient of need-based financial aid
• Applying to undergraduate programs except in Medway School of Pharmacy, and Kent and Medway Medical School (KMMS) programs

Make sure to check out the University of Kent admissions pages and the First 500 Scholarship pages for more information!

First 500 Scholarship Application Procedure

If you meet the eligibility criteria for University of Kent and First 500 Scholarship, you can move forward with the application process!

Remember to apply for admission to University of Kent first before applying for First 500 Scholarship. You can visit the official website found in University of Kent Admissions Section to see the admissions application process.

A separate scholarship application – in addition to University of Kent admission – is needed for First 500 Scholarship. You’ll have to collect these requirements:

• Essay with 700 to 1000 words about being a first student in a university

For more information, please see the First 500 Scholarship Scholarship Application Procedure Page .

First 500 Scholarship Deadlines

The great news is that there is no specific deadline to apply for First 500 Scholarship! While there are no specific dates, it’s important to apply before the University of Kent admission deadlines . Here are the deadlines:

• Bachelor's Deadline (September Intake - UCAS Extra): July 4, 2025
• Bachelor's Deadline (September Intake - Clearing): October 20, 2025 (Different Bachelor's programs have different deadlines)
• Bachelor's Deadline (September Intake): January 31, 2026

For more information about the admission details of University of Kent, you can visit the following pages:

Bachelor's Admissions Page

First 500 Scholarship Page

Want to learn more about University of Kent, First 500 Scholarship, scholarship requirements, deadlines, application process, and other related information? Check the First 500 Scholarship page!

Official Scholarship Page

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