Scholarship funding
We operate a large scholarship fund each year which supports many of our students through their studies.
£1.4m+ of dedicated funds awarded solely to applicants of BPP’s postgraduate law courses*
*For the 2024-25 academic year
We’re committed to supporting the brightest future talent from all backgrounds, which is why BPP has a strong commitment to help widen participation into the law and other professions. Consequently, a significant proportion of our scholarships fund is awarded to students from backgrounds which have been traditionally under-represented.
We offer a range of full and partial fee awards that can help make your career ambitions a reality. To make the process simpler for you, we operate a single ‘one application’ process for our main scholarships*.
*Apart from the BTC Advocacy Scholarship and external scholarships.
Applications are currently open for our January, February and April/May 2025 courses
To apply, you must meet ALL of the following minimum criteria:
You must have submitted an application to study at BPP University;
You must have applied for a scholarship by the relevant deadline stated below;
To be considered for the Career Commitment Scholarship, the list price of the course you have applied for must be at least £9,500;
You must have achieved a minimum of a 2:1 degree result or equivalent (or 2:2 with evidence of mitigating circumstances, reviewed on a case-by-case basis);
You must not hold full fees sponsorship for the course from elsewhere (e.g. an employer or one of the Inns of Court)
Please note, scholarships are only available to new students enrolling onto a course, and are not applicable for those who are already studying on programme.
A student may not hold more than one scholarship. Where a student is awarded more than one scholarship, only the higher/highest in value will prevail. However, this does not prevent any eligible student applying for a Career Commitment Scholarship if they wish to be considered for a full fee scholarship from BPP.
In your application you will be asked to demonstrate evidence of your suitability while we assess your application against the relevant scholarship criteria.
Main BPP University Law School Scholarships
To be eligible for a full or partial scholarship, candidates must have completed and submitted their single scholarship application by the relevant deadline date.
*When available, candidates are automatically considered for these full fee scholarships as part of any Career Commitment Scholarship application
Career Commitment Scholarship
Awarded to the most promising future legal professionals. Applications must demonstrate one or more of the following:
Strong academics
Resilience - do you have a story to tell us about how you have overcome significant challenges? If so, we want to hear about it as the resilience you have shown to date will be a great asset to draw upon as a practising lawyer. We particularly welcome candidates from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in law, first generation students, and those who have experienced significant hardship.
A solid volunteering and/or pro bono background – we really value students who help in their local communities and reach out to those who need help, whether it is in respect of legal advice or other the giving of other assistance.
Dedication to progressing your career (e.g. extra-curricular activities, work experience both in the law and outside)
Strong leadership, entrepreneurial, innovation or other transferable skills – this would apply to many of the career changers who study successfully at BPP
Award value
£2,000
Application deadline
January 2025 courses:
23:59 on 6 December 2024
Eligible courses: PGDL/PGDL (Master’s)/LLM Law Conversion with SQE1/BTC/BTC (Master’s)/BTC PLS/BTC PLS (Master’s)
February 2025 courses:
23:59 on 17 January 2025
Eligible courses: SQE1&2 Diploma/LLM SQE1&2
April/May 2025 courses:
23:59 on 14 April 2025
Eligible courses: PGDL/PGDL (Master’s)/LLM Law Conversion with SQE1/BTC PLS/BTC PLS (Master’s)
You will be notified of the outcome of your application approximately 7 days after the relevant deadline
Please note: Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide individual feedback.
Future Leader Scholarship*
Offered to those showcasing outstanding leadership skills or innovation ability, with the drive and ambition to become a future leader within the legal profession.
Award value
Full fee
Application deadline
Next available for September 2025
Dean of BPP Law School Scholarship*
Aimed at high achieving students who can demonstrate an outstanding standard of academic achievement and commitment to their legal career.
Award value
Full fee
Application deadline
Next available for September 2025
Chancellor’s Scholarship*
One full-fee scholarship is available, open to BPP undergraduate students who are looking to continue their studies with us. Applicants must have showcased an outstanding ambassadorial approach during their time at BPP.
Award value
Full fee
Application deadline
Next available for September 2025
*When available, candidates are automatically considered for these full fee scholarships as part of any Career Commitment Scholarship application
Full fee scholarships
A limited number of students who are awarded a £2,000 Career Commitment Scholarship will be shortlisted for one of the above full fee scholarships. All such candidates will be shortlisted on a 'widening participation' and/or social mobility basis approximately one week after the relevant deadline. They will then be required to complete a short project.
BTC specific scholarships
To be eligible for these scholarships, applicants must have applied for a place on (but not yet started) BPP’s Barrister Training Course (BTC), Barrister Training Course with Professional Legal Studies or the Master’s version of either course.
BTC Advocacy Scholarship
Awarded to BTC applicants who demonstrate outstanding potential in the core skill of advocacy. Your task will be to submit a video of a plea in mitigation (5 minutes max), for which there is a case study to prepare from.
To apply, download the BTC Advocacy Scholarships App on Google Play or Apple Store. For application guidance, please read this document.
In addition to the scholarship award, our advocacy scholars:
will also have the opportunity to represent BPP at a prestigious external mooting competition
will form the next committee of the BPP Advocacy & Mooting Society. September intake only.
will run extra-curricular advocacy and mooting events with the support of BPP’s academic staff
Award value
£2,000
Application deadline
January 2025 courses:
23:59 on 17 December 2024
Eligible courses: BTC/BTC (Master’s)/BTC PLS/BTC PLS (Master’s)
April/May 2025 courses:
23:59 on 14 April 2025
Eligible courses: BTC PLS/BTC PLS (Master’s)
BTC Excellence Scholarships
Automatically awarded to all BTC students with a first-class undergraduate degree.
Award value
£1,000
Application deadline
N/A
Scholarships run by external organisations
As part of BPP’s mission to widen participation in the legal profession, we also fund a number of scholarships which are run by external organisations with whom we partner.
AS Foundation Scholarship
For prospective solicitors – see https://www.theasf.org.uk/apply-draft/
Award value
£5,000
Application deadline
See ASF's website
Diversity Access Scheme
We help to fund the Law Society Diversity Access Scheme (DAS), which supports people from low socio-economic backgrounds who want to become solicitors. Around 10 scholarships are available each year. Details are on the Law Society website.
Award value
Up to full fee
Application deadline
Applications for 2024 opened on Wednesday 28 February 2024
Other BPP Scholarships
International Postgraduate Bursary
Offered specifically for international students. Our admissions team will automatically apply the International Postgraduate Bursary to your application if you hold a 1st class honours degree.
Award value
£1,000
Application deadline
N/A
Dean of BPP School of Business and Technology Scholarship
Throughout the year, three full-fee scholarships are awarded to highly committed individuals. The Dean of The School of Business and Technology Scholarship is targeted towards high achieving students who can demonstrate the highest standard of academic excellence and commitment to their chosen career within business.
Award value
Full fee
Application deadline
To be confirmed
Applying for your scholarship
To apply for a scholarship, firstly create an account on The Hub and apply for your desired course. Once you have submitted your application for the relevant course, can then apply for the corresponding scholarship.