Scholarships

The Always Essex Staff Discount Scholarship

 

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The University is offering a tuition fee discount to applicants who are former employees of the University of Essex (UoE), UoE Campus Services or a UoE subsidiary company for a minimum of three consecutive years of more than 0.5 full time equivalent (FTE) hours throughout that period.

The discount is available to students studying at Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Masters and Research) level, who start their course in the 2025-26 academic year. 

Scholarship amount: 33% discount of the first-year tuition fee (first two years for part-time study) 

How to apply

You will need to complete and submit the Always Essex Staff Discount Application form 2025-2026 (.docx) and inform the Admissions Office at the time of your course application that you have submitted the form to be considered for the Always Essex Staff Discount.

The University will assess eligibility based on the application form, in consultation with University of Essex People and Culture, to confirm prior employment.

Full details

Please read the full terms and conditions before applying for or accepting a scholarship or bursary. They contain important information about eligibility, how to apply and how you'll receive your funding.

Always Essex Staff Discount Terms and Conditions 2025-2026 (.pdf)

If you're a current student looking for information about an award you received, see our terms and conditions for previous years.