Canterbury Christ Church University Bell Scholarship 2026: How to Apply Before 1st September 2026)
The Bell Scholarship has been established with the aim of supporting a new or current student with bi-polar disorder, to ensure their diagnosis is not a barrier to successfully achieving a degree at CCCU.
What do you get?
£5,000 for 2026/27 alongside the opportunity to be supported by a Futures Coach to develop your confidence during your time at CCCU.
Who is this for?
You can apply for the scholarship if you are either a first-year applicant or an existing student registered on a full-time undergraduate or full-time postgraduate degree at CCCU. You must:
- have a bi-polar diagnosis which can be verified through supporting evidence
- be a Home fee paying student
- be open to providing case studies for marketing purposes and attend the Futures Annual Supporter Event each year during your studies, and other events as required.
How do you apply?
Applications are now open. Deadline: 1 September 2026.
You will be required to fill out the Bell Scholarship application form. This includes a 500 word personal statement.
When will you be paid?
Scholarship payments will be made in three instalments throughout the academic year: 25% in November, 25% in February and 50% in May.
Payments will be subject to Terms and Conditions, which require the student to achieve 75% attendance and successfully complete the year, and if applicable, progress to the next year of the degree.
What do you need to know?
The award has been established thanks to the generosity of alumna Ann Bell, in memory of her late husband Gordon Bell, who was diagnosed with bi-polar in his mid-30s during his professional life in further education. Ann’s hope is that, through his memory, she can support a student living with the same condition, enabling them to achieve their life and career goals.
If you have any questions or want to speak to one of the team, please email the Futures Team.
