Women in Finance Scholarships | Bayes Business School

Women in Finance Excellence Scholarship (50% Tuition Fee Waiver)

Awarded to exceptional women with outstanding academic achievement, strong leadership potential, and a demonstrated commitment to shaping the future of finance.

Deadline

30th April 2027

Eligibility

Open to all female applicants who hold a conditional or unconditional offer to study finance at Bayes Business School. These include MSc Banking and International Finance, MSc International Accounting and Finance, MSc Quantitative Finance, MSc Finance, MSc Finance (Corporate Finance), MSc Finance (Investment Management), MSc Shipping, Trade and Finance, MSc Energy, Trade and Finance, MSc Real Estate Investment, MSc Financial Technology and Innovation, MSc Sustainable Management and Finance.

Separate Application

Yes – all suitable candidates will be contacted via email with an invite to apply.

Selection Criteria

A high first-class degree or international equivalent and 500 words scholarship statement outlining:

Career goals in finance
Motivation for the course and Bayes
Any leadership, community, or advocacy experience (particularly related to gender equality in finance)

Women in Finance Merit Scholarship (20% Tuition Fee Waiver)

Awarded to high-achieving women who demonstrate strong academic credentials and clear motivation to succeed in the finance industry.

Deadline

Rolling applications through the recruitment cycle

Eligibility

Separate Application:

No – all course applications screened for suitability by the scholarship committee at the time a course offer is made, and while funds are still available.

Selection Criteria

Minimum first-class degree or international equivalent with strong application personal statement demonstrating clear motivation and career goals.

Women in Finance Recognition Scholarship (10% Tuition Fee Waiver)

Awarded to talented female applicants in recognition of academic merit and potential to thrive on the finance programmes at Bayes Business School.

Deadline

Rolling applications through the recruitment cycle

Eligibility

Separate Application

No – all course applications screened for suitability by the scholarship committee at the time a course offer is made, and while funds are still available.

Selection Criteria

2:1 degree or international equivalent with strong application personal statement demonstrating clear motivation and career goals.

If an applicant is offered a Women in Finance scholarship, they must accept it and pay the deposit (if outstanding) by the deposit deadline. Failure to do so may result in the scholarship being withdrawn and reallocated to another candidate.

Any unclaimed scholarship funds will be redistributed. As a result, applicants who were not initially awarded a scholarship will be automatically reconsidered. If additional funds become available and you are subsequently selected for an award, you will be notified directly - no further action is required on your part.

Unsuccessful applicants for Excellence Scholarship will automatically be considered for the Merit Scholarship and, if unsuccessful, for the Recognition Award. Similarly, unsuccessful applicants for the Merit Scholarship will be considered for the Recognition Award.

Terms and Conditions

Application Deadline: All applications must be received by the closing dates (if specified). Late submissions will not be considered.
Non-Transferable: Scholarships are non-transferable across MSc programmes or academic years.
Accepting and securing scholarship: the scholarship must be accepted within two weeks of the offer date and secured by paying the deposit.
Conditional on Registration: Scholarship funds will only be disbursed after successful registration on the programme they were awarded for.
Deferrals: Scholarship cannot be deferred to a later academic year.
One Scholarship Per Student: Applicants cannot combine this with another university-funded scholarship or scheme e.g. Alumni Discount (External scholarships are allowed, but the combined amount of the university scholarship and the external scholarship cannot exceed the value of tuition fees).
Withdrawal: If a student withdraws from the programme, the scholarship will be revoked, and repayment of disbursed funds may be required.
Conditional offers: If a scholarship is awarded to a candidate holding a conditional offer, the scholarship itself will also be subject to the candidate successfully meeting the conditions of their offer.
Use of Image/Testimonial: By accepting the scholarship, recipients agree to participate in promotional activities, including testimonials, interviews, and events (optional but encouraged).
Decisions Are Final: All decisions made by the scholarship committee are final and not subject to appeal.