Donor funded scholarships and bursaries
Donor-funded scholarships and bursaries are generously funded by our donor community, which consist of our alumni, friends and industry partners. They are designed to alleviate financial pressures of studying at university and help support our students progress, whether that is buying a new laptop or covering a field trip. They also open the door to additional networking, mentoring, support and guidance. Securing a scholarship is not only a non-repayable award for our students, but a moment of recognition and a vote of confidence that we believe in their ability and potential.
'I'd like to say a massive heartfelt thanks to the Gittins scholarship for their continued support and recognition as a male student Mental Health Nurse. The additional funding has helped us spend some very important quality time together as a family this year, and those memories are priceless!" – Lee, Gittins Family Charitable Trust (Nursing) Scholar
The difference you can make
We are always looking to establish scholarships, bursaries, prizes to support students from, widening participation backgrounds and across all fields of study.
''The Mason family are proud to support the Gerry Mason Scholarship bursary, supporting over 50 students to date. Our partnership with University of Salford is delivering real change by attracting new talent to technical sectors and developing the next generation of engineers, as well as helping those from underprivileged background achieve their dream in STEM. I am proud to be continuing my father’s legacy.'' – Ged Mason, CEO of Morson International
If you are a friend, alumni, industry partner, charitable trust/foundation and would like to find out about establishing your a Scholarship Programme, contact our Senior Philanthropy Manager, Nic Whyley or the Philanthropy Manager - Major Gifts, Hannah Whitehurst.
The Aziz Foundation Scholarships
Aziz Foundation Scholarships are for British Muslim home students on selected master courses and will cover the cost of tuition fees.
Aziz Foundation is a UK-based charitable organisation focused on supporting British Muslim communities. Founded by Asif Aziz, a British businessman and philanthropist, the foundation aims to improve access to education, leadership development, and social mobility for British Muslims.
The Application Criteria
Eligibility criteria
You must be studying one of the following courses between June 2025 to January 2026:
- MA Documentary Production for TV Film and Digital Media
- MA Editing and VFX for TV, Film and Digital Media
- MA Journalism News/Broadcast/Sport
- MA Film Production
- MA Creative Writing: Innovation and Experiment
- LLM Global Business Law and Regulation
- MSc Managing AI in Business
- MSc Managing Innovation and Information Technology
- MSc Digital Marketing
- MSc Fin Tech
Further eligibility criteria includes:
- Be eligible for paying home tuition fees
- Be active within a Muslim community and demonstrate intimate knowledge of issues affecting British Muslim communities
- Demonstrate long-term commitment to community/societal development within Britain
- Show how the course will increase your effectiveness in one of the following areas relating to British Muslims:
- Effective Advocacy and Enhance Public Perception – facilitating better representation and contribution of Muslims to civil society to combat Islamophobia and positively transform perceptions of British Muslims
- Community Service and Social Development – raising the aspirations and standards within British Muslim communities
Find out more about the Aziz Scholarship.
How to apply
Applications need to be submitted via the Aziz Foundation website. The deadline to apply depends on when you start your course.
- Course starts between June and August 2025: apply from Monday 13 January until Friday 4 April 2025.
- Course starts in September 2025 or January 2026: apply from Tuesday 8 April until 20 June 2025.