Undergraduate scholarships

Chemistry scholarships

Chemistry undergraduate research scholarships

In this scheme, some of our undergraduate students can get even more lab experience with a paid summer research placement. Successful students will receive:

• A paid six-week summer placement in one of our laboratories
• An extra chance to put your research skills into practice, working with our academic staff
• Even more work experience to include on your CV

How to apply

Students who are starting an undergraduate degree in the Department of Chemistry and meet the criteria will automatically be offered a placement to complete during the summer immediately before the final year of their course.

You need:

• AAA or above at A level, or equivalent
• To maintain an average grade of 70% or higher

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Ray Charlesworth Scholarships

Undergraduate applicants to the University of Sheffield can apply for an Experience Sheffield Scholarship worth £1,200 each year of their degree. Thanks to a generous endowment made by a former staff member, the late Ray Charlesworth, a number of additional scholarships in this scheme are guaranteed to go to students starting an undergraduate course in the Department of Chemistry.

Students who meet the eligibility criteria for an Experience Sheffield Scholarship, and who intend to study a course in the Department of Chemistry, should complete the standard Experience Sheffield Scholarship application process to be considered for one of the scholarships funded in Ray's memory.

Apply for an Experience Sheffield Scholarship

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Physics and astronomy scholarships

Dr Edward Ward Scholarships

Undergraduate applicants to the University of Sheffield can apply for an Experience Sheffield Scholarship worth £1,200 each year of their degree. Thanks to a generous endowment made in memory of Dr Edward Ward, a number of additional scholarships in this scheme are guaranteed to go to students starting an undergraduate course in the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

Students who meet the eligibility criteria for an Experience Sheffield Scholarship, and who intend to study a course in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, should complete the standard Experience Sheffield Scholarship application process to be considered for one of the scholarships funded in Dr Ward's memory.

Apply for an Experience Sheffield Scholarship

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The Physics and Astronomy Distinction Scholarships

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is pleased to recognise the achievements of our top incoming UK undergraduate students through our Distinction Scholarships. Each year we'll award scholarships to ten of our incoming students, each worth £2,500 which is paid during semester one of year one. As well as the cash award in year one, scholarship holders will also be given priority when we select students to represent the department during open days, at outreach events, and meeting distinguished visitors to the department.

No application is required and all awardees will be contacted during the fourth week of their first semester.

The top ten students will be selected based on:

• Firstly, grades in A Level Physics and A-Level Mathematics*;
• Secondly, highest A Level grade in the most relevant third subject;
• Thirdly, total UCAS tariff.** 

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for this award, applicants must:

Be accepted to one of the following BSc or MPhys courses at the University of Sheffield for year one entry in 2024 after placing it as their firm choice in UCAS before their UCAS reply date:

• Physics;
• Physics with an Industrial Placement Year;
• Physics and Astrophysics;
• Physics and Astrophysics with an Industrial Placement Year;
• Physics with Particle Physics;
• Theoretical Physics;
• Theoretical Physics with an Industrial Placement Year;
• Physics with Medical Physics;
• Physics with Philosophy.
• Achieve a minimum of A*AA at A Level in their best three subjects. The A* must be in Physics;
• Be eligible to pay the home rate of fees classified as UK for fees on your acceptance to the university.

_{*Or equivalent; please contact physics.ucas@sheffield.ac.uk for information regarding equivalent qualifications.
**Any further tie-breakers will be decided based on GCSE (or equivalent) grades in the most relevant subjects.}

University-wide scholarships

No matter your course, scholarships are available to help fund your study and enhance your learning experience. 

See our university-wide scholarships here.