Scholarship question uni 2023

[CaryGrantfan]

Have changed my username as don't want to appear boastful and don't want to out myself. My DC is entering final year of 6th form and wants to go to university. They are an excellent student. By way of example got mostly 9s in GCSE and As in AS level. They are doing 4 A levels and that project thing that is worth half an A level. Sorry can't remember what it's called. The subjects they are doing would be considered I think as follows:
2 traditionally difficult subjects
1 medium difficultly
1 considered easy.

I earn too much for them to get the whole maintenance but for all the usual reasons would not be able to provide the shortfall which I understand will be thousands.

Anyway I was wondering if scholarships are a thing. I can't find that much online about them. Again my income is likely an inhibitor but if it was on academic excellence I think they would be in with a chance. Any information very welcome.

I know the other options are attend uni in home city or work. Of take year out and work. Just exploring all options.

Thanks

I think options for scholarships are somewhat limited by your income. A fair few universities offer bursaries but these are related to household income.

Cardiff offer money for people who make it their first choice and have high grades. There are also a number of schemes for engineering students/ applicants across different universities.

Any idea what they may chose to study?

Each university has its own scholarships and criteria. You have to check individual institutions websites.

Some are by application for specific courses or to develop diversity and attract those who may be disadvantaged, others give them to those achieving over offer their grades, but many focus on means tested bursaries which if you fall above the income threshold for full maintenance loan is unlikely to apply.

Unless your DC ticks boxes for coming from a disadvantaged background, or they are applying to a low ranked or middling university, their GCSEs won't necessarily stand out, especially as they were awarded in the Covid years with grade inflation. Most candidates applying to RG universities for rigorous degree courses will be applying with As and A stars for their predicted grades.

There are scholarships available for outstanding (national level not school colours) sporting achievements, choral and drama scholarships. Does your DC have sporting, musical or theatrical talents?

There used to be a list floating around online of grants available from trade associations and community groups for things like the first grandchild of a coal miner to go to university from a particular village. Otherwise it's bursaries & those are automatically awarded if available to DC receiving full maintenance loans.

Thanks. The subject is a bit niche so won't say as it may be outing. It's well respected but I doubt it would attract a scholarship. They would qualify for diversity focused scholarship but I suspect they might also have income limits. Will explore on university website.

My DD received a substantial bursary for each of her three years from the university as she exceeded the grades she needed/were expected. It did help persuade her to pick that university over another as she had offers from two. We were not aware that it was even a possibility until she was offered it, but I do think it was probably means tested.