Meet our scholarship winners

We welcome students from all over the world. Here are a selection of our previous scholarship winners - read about their experiences of the University of Sheffield

Undergraduate Scholarship winners

Mateja Smirtran (2nd left)
Student Emily Nelson (3rd from left)

If you wish to be part of a diverse and supportive community, then the University of Sheffield is a fantastic choice

Mateja Smitran BSc Physics , Undergraduate scholarship winner

University can sometimes feel overwhelming, thankfully at the University of Sheffield, there are plenty of resources dedicated to student wellbeing, whether this relates to your studies or not. If you wish to be part of a diverse and supportive community, then the University of Sheffield is a fantastic choice.
Layan Hawsawi

The University of Sheffield is where everyone matters and all voices are heard

Layan Hawsawi BSc Genetics , Undergraduate scholarship winner

I would advise any student looking for a highly rated university with all the academic and personal support one might need, to consider the University of Sheffield their first choice. The University of Sheffield is where everyone matters and all voices are heard.
Image of Emmanouil Hadjicharalambous

Being awarded the scholarship feels like an acknowledgement of the effort and the sacrifices I’ve made

Emmanouil Hadjicharalambous LLB Law, Undergraduate scholarship winner

Emmanouil is currently in his first year studying LLB Law.
Yue Wang

For me, studying in Sheffield is a perfect experience

Yue Wang BEng Electronics and Computer Engineering, Undergraduate scholarship winner

The city is quiet and beautiful, and the local people are very friendly. I believe that studying at the University of Sheffield will give you a fantastic experience.
Ethan Edmunds

It’s great to meet other like-minded students with the same interests as me and to grow as engineers together

Ethan Edmunds BEng Aerospace Engineering , Undergraduate scholarship winner

Outside of contact hours, there are many extracurricular activities and student projects to choose from. Because of the Universities connections, there are also many opportunities for internships to gain experience in industry.
aanchal Bhagwat

The rich academic environment and dynamic social atmosphere that Sheffield has to offer is truly exciting to be a part of

Aanchal Bhagwat, India MEng Architectural Engineering with a Year in Industry, Undergraduate scholarship winner

The University of Sheffield experience combines world class teaching facilities with a lively social life which makes it an ideal choice for your degree.
Student Christian standing in the Diamond

I have enjoyed every day so far!

Christian Orozco BEng Civil Engineering, Undergraduate scholarship winner

With all the support from the University and a city like Sheffield, life here is enjoyable!
Tala Daher

The scholarship gave me the financial support I needed to fund for my studies, and I wouldn’t have been here without it

Tala Daher MEng Architectural Engineering , Undergraduate scholarship winner

I always find myself spending hours studying in the Diamond after lectures, grabbing a bite from the café, and completing assignments overlooking St George’s Park.

Postgraduate Scholarship winners

Vikrant Kashyap

The best decision you would make in your life if you are planning to study at The University of Sheffield

Vikrant Hari Kashyap MSc Antimicrobial Resistance, Postgraduate scholarship winner

Winning a scholarship has not only helped me to fund my studies in a top world-ranking university but acted as a stepping stone towards achieving my goal of studying the Antimicrobial Resistance program at the university and moving on with a career in this field.

An-Erh Hsieh

For people who want to have a high-quality student life, I believe the University of Sheffield would definitely be a good choice

An-Erh Hsieh MSc Health Economics and Decision Modelling , Postgraduate scholarship winner

For international students, the University of Sheffield offers lots of resources to help you to adapt to this new environment, such as language classes which really help me a lot in terms of English speaking and listening.

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Sheffield is one of the most international universities and I've made friends from all around the world!

Alice Sciandra MSc Aerospace Engineering, Postgraduate scholarship winner

Alice studied MSc Aerospace Engineering
Athulya Dev

Hillside views, beautiful places all around, welcoming society and the most supportive academic staff

Athulya Thankamoney Dev MSc Human Nutrition, Postgraduate scholarship winner

Just go ahead and choose this university, it can serve you the perfect platform to provide wings to your precious dreams.
Chao-Wei Lu

I guarantee that studying in Sheffield is an amazing experience that you won’t regret

Chao-Wei Lu MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Postgraduate scholarship winner

"Life in Sheffield is so joyful and fruitful, I’m fully adapting to the life in Sheffield and looking forward to the upcoming journey here"
Tara Allen

My scholarship benefits my studies because after I am done with my Master's, I'd like to do a PhD

Tara Allen MA Psychology of Music , Postgraduate scholarship winner

I know moving to a different country is big and scary. The worry of not making friends, not understanding the cultural values, etc. What I say to that is, go with the flow, and just go for it.