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International Undergraduate Scholarships
One of the first universities to introduce the liberal arts to the UK, Richmondpioneered this multi-disciplinary approach. Our Liberal Arts Awards which are available to international students celebrate our liberal arts approach, which provides students with diversity, choice and freedom.
| Qualifications | Liberal Arts International Excellence Award | Liberal Arts International Pioneer Award | Liberal Arts International Attainment Award | Liberal Arts International Award |
| Amount (fee reduction) | £4,750 per year | £3,750 per year | £3,000 per year | £2,000 per year |
| A-Levels | AAB | ABB | BBC | BCC |
| US High School Diploma | GPA 3.7 | GPA 3.5 | GPA 3.0 | GPA 2.7 |
| International Baccalaureate Diploma | 34 points | 32 points | 28 points | 26 points |
| BTEC | D*D*D | D*DD | DDM | DMM |
Awards are made based on unweighted GPA.
Terms & Conditions: 1.Continuation of the Liberal Arts International Excellence Award after the first year is conditional on the student achieving a cumulative GPA of at least 3.4 from the previous academic year, remaining in good standing and making a positive contribution to University life. 2.Continuation of the Liberal Arts Pioneer Award after the first year is conditional on the student achieving a cumulative GPA of at least 3.1 from the previous academic year, remaining in good standing and making a positive contribution to University life. 3.Continuation of the Liberal Arts International Attainment Award after the first year is conditional on the student achieving a cumulative GPA of at least 2.8 from the previous academic year, remaining in good standing and making a positive contribution to University life. 4.Continuation of the Liberal Arts International Award after the first year is conditional on the student achieving a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 from the previous academic year, remaining in good standing and making a positive contribution to University life. 5.The scholarships may vary if fee changes. 6.Richmondhas sole discretion to assign, vary or withdraw this award. 7.The Liberal Arts International Excellence Award, the Liberal Arts International Pioneer Award, the Liberal Arts International Attainment Award and the Liberal Arts International Award do not pertain to RIASA programmes; BA International Sports Management with Football (Leeds). 8.We reserve the right to adjust the value, volume and eligibility criteria of our scholarships.
Qualifications for other non-EU countries
| Country & Qualifications | Liberal Arts International Excellence Award | Liberal Arts International Pioneer Award | Liberal Arts International Attainment Award | Liberal Arts International Award |
| Amount (fee reduction) | £4,750 per year | £3,750 per year | £3,000 per year | £2,000 per year |
| Bangladesh Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) |
4.7 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 3.4 |
| China Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) / National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao) |
90% | 85% | 75% | 70% |
| India Higher Secondary Certificate Standard XII: All India Senior School Certificate Examination / Senior Secondary School Examination / Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination |
80% | 75% | 65% | 60% |
| Kazakhstan Attectat (Certificate of Completed Secondary Education) |
4.8 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 3.8 |
| Morocco Diplôme du Baccalauréat / Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement Secondaire |
17 | 16 | 14 | 13 |
| Nepal School Leaving Certificate Examination (Grade XI & XII) |
3.7 GPA | 3.5 GPA | 3.0 GPA | 2.7 GPA |
| Pakistan Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC/Intermediate) |
850 | 800 | 700 | 650 |
| Sri Lanka Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education Advanced Level |
AAB | ABB | BBC | BCC |
| Tajikistan Attestat (Certificate of Completed Secondary Education) |
4.8 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 3.8 |
| Turkey Lise Diplomasi (High School Diploma) |
85 | 80 | 70 | 65 |
| Uzbekistan O’rta Ma’lumot To’g’risida Shahodatnoma (Certificate of Completed Secondary Education) |
4.8 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 3.8 |
| Vietnam Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Há»c Phổ Thông (THPT) (Senior Secondary School Graduation Diploma) |
8.5 | 8 | 7 | 6.5 |
| All other Non-EU Countries National School Leaving Qualifications |
Please contact Admissions for further details | Please contact Admissions for further details | Please contact Admissions for further details | Please contact Admissions for further details |
Bahrain
Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama
(General Secondary Education Certificate)
Award |
Qualifications |
| Liberal Arts International Excellence Award £4,750 |
80% |
| Liberal Arts International Pioneer Award £3,750 |
75% |
| Liberal Arts International Attainment Award £3,000 |
70% |
| Liberal Arts International Award £2,000 |
65% |
China
Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) / National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao)
Award |
Qualifications |
| Liberal Arts International Excellence Award £4,750 |
85% |
| Liberal Arts International Pioneer Award £3,750 |
80% |
| Liberal Arts International Attainment Award £3,000 |
75% |
| Liberal Arts International Award £2,000 |
70% |
Egypt
Certificate of General Secondary Education
Award |
Qualifications |
| Liberal Arts International Excellence Award £4,750 |
328 |
| Liberal Arts International Pioneer Award £3,750 |
307 |
| Liberal Arts International Attainment Award £3,000 |
287 |
| Liberal Arts International Award £2,000 |
266 |
India
Higher Secondary Certificate Standard XII: All India Senior School Certificate Examination / Senior Secondary School Examination / Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination
Award |
Qualifications |
| Liberal Arts International Excellence Award £4,750 |
75% |
| Liberal Arts International Pioneer Award £3,750 |
70% |
| Liberal Arts International Attainment Award £3,000 |
65% |
| Liberal Arts International Award £2,000 |
60% |
Jordan
Certificate of General Secondary Education
Award |
Qualifications |
| Liberal Arts International Excellence Award £4,750 |
80% |
| Liberal Arts International Pioneer Award £3,750 |
75% |
| Liberal Arts International Attainment Award £3,000 |
70% |
| Liberal Arts International Award £2,000 |
65% |
Malaysia
STPM (Malaysia Higher School Certificate)
Award |
Qualifications |
| Liberal Arts International Excellence Award £4,750 |
ABBB |
| Liberal Arts International Pioneer Award £3,750 |
BBBB |
| Liberal Arts International Attainment Award £3,000 |
BBBC |
| Liberal Arts International Award £2,000 |
BBCC |
Morocco
Diplôme du Baccalauréat / Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement Secondaire
Award |
Qualifications |
| Liberal Arts International Excellence Award £4,750 |
16 |
| Liberal Arts International Pioneer Award £3,750 |
15 |
| Liberal Arts International Attainment Award £3,000 |
14 |
| Liberal Arts International Award £2,000 |
13 |
Nigeria
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)
Award |
Qualifications |
| Liberal Arts International Excellence Award £4,750 |
3 x B2 + 3 x A1 |
| Liberal Arts International Pioneer Award £3,750 |
3 x B3 + 3 x B2 |
| Liberal Arts International Attainment Award £3,000 |
3 x C4 + 3 x B3 |
| Liberal Arts International Award £2,000 |
3 x C5 + 3 x C4 |
Russia
Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education
Award |
Qualifications |
| Liberal Arts International Excellence Award £4,750 |
4.8 |
| Liberal Arts International Pioneer Award £3,750 |
4.4 |
| Liberal Arts International Attainment Award £3,000 |
4.1 |
| Liberal Arts International Award £2,000 |
3.8 |
Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education Advanced Level
Award |
Qualifications |
| Liberal Arts International Excellence Award £4,750 |
ABBB |
| Liberal Arts International Pioneer Award £3,750 |
BBBB |
| Liberal Arts International Attainment Award £3,000 |
BBBC |
| Liberal Arts International Award £2,000 |
BBCC |
Turkey
Lise Diplomasi (High School Diploma)
Award |
Qualifications |
| Liberal Arts International Excellence Award £4,750 |
80 |
| Liberal Arts International Pioneer Award £3,750 |
75 |
| Liberal Arts International Attainment Award £3,000 |
70 |
| Liberal Arts International Award £2,000 |
65 |
Ukraine
Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education
Award |
Qualifications |
| Liberal Arts International Excellence Award £4,750 |
80 |
| Liberal Arts International Pioneer Award £3,750 |
75 |
| Liberal Arts International Attainment Award £3,000 |
70 |
| Liberal Arts International Award £2,000 |
65 |
Vietnam
Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Há»c Phổ Thông (THPT) (Senior Secondary School Graduation Diploma)
Award |
Qualifications |
| Liberal Arts International Excellence Award £4,750 |
8 |
| Liberal Arts International Pioneer Award £3,750 |
7.5 |
| Liberal Arts International Attainment Award £3,000 |
7 |
| Liberal Arts International Award £2,000 |
6.5 |
All other Non-EU Countries
Please contact Admissions for further details
The Liberal Arts International Excellence Award, Liberal Arts International Pioneer Award, Liberal Arts International Attainment Award and Liberal Arts International Award may be subject to change in future intakes.
| Qualifications | Liberal Arts International Excellence Award | Liberal Arts International Attainment Award |
| Amount (fee reduction) | £3,000 per year | £2,000 per year |
| A-Levels | ABB | BBC |
| US High School Diploma | GPA 3.5+ | GPA 3.0 – 3.49 |
| International Baccalaureate Diploma | 32 points | 28 points |
| BTEC | D*DD | DDM |
Awards are made based on unweighted GPA.
Terms & Conditions: 1.Continuation of the Liberal Arts International Excellence Award after the first year is conditional on the student achieving a cumulative GPA of at least 3.3 from the previous academic year, remaining in good standing and making a positive contribution to University life. 2.Continuation of the Liberal Arts International Attainment Award after the first year is conditional on the student achieving a cumulative GPA of at least 2.8 from the previous academic year, remaining in good standing and making a positive contribution to University life. 3.The scholarships may vary if fee changes. 4.Richmondhas sole discretion to assign, vary or withdraw this award. 5.The Liberal Arts International Excellence Award and the Liberal Arts International Attainment Award do not pertain to RIASA programmes; BA International Sports Management with Football (Leeds). 6.We reserve the right to adjust the value, volume and eligibility criteria of our scholarships.
Qualifications for other non-EU countries
| Country & Qualifications | Liberal Arts International Excellence Award | Liberal Arts International Attainment Award |
| Amount (fee reduction) | £3,000 per year | £2,000 per year |
| Bangladesh Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) |
4.4 | 3.8 |
| China Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) / National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao) |
85% | 75% |
| India Higher Secondary Certificate Standard XII: All India Senior School Certificate Examination / Senior Secondary School Examination / Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination |
75% | 65% |
| Kazakhstan Attectat (Certificate of Completed Secondary Education) |
4.6 | 4.1 |
| Morocco Diplôme du Baccalauréat / Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement Secondaire |
16 | 14 |
| Nepal School Leaving Certificate Examination (Grade XI & XII) |
3.5 GPA | 3.0 GPA |
| Pakistan Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC/Intermediate) |
800 | 700 |
| Sri Lanka Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education Advanced Level |
ABB | BBC |
| Tajikistan Attestat (Certificate of Completed Secondary Education) |
4.6 | 4.1 |
| Turkey Lise Diplomasi (High School Diploma) |
80 | 70 |
| Uzbekistan O’rta Ma’lumot To’g’risida Shahodatnoma (Certificate of Completed Secondary Education) |
4.6 | 4.1 |
| Vietnam Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Há»c Phổ Thông (THPT) (Senior Secondary School Graduation Diploma) |
8 | 7 |
| All other Non-EU Countries National School Leaving Qualifications |
Please contact Admissions for further details | Please contact Admissions for further details |
The Liberal Arts International Excellence Award and the Liberal Arts International Attainment Award may be subject to change in future intakes.
Retain your scholarship and succeed at 51·çÁ÷
In order to retain the Award throughout the duration of your programme, scholarship holders are expected to be actively involved in the community of the University.
We have devised a wide range of options for students where your involvement will be monitored. This is in keeping with the University’s mission, vision and values of social responsibility and community engagement.
Research indicates that students who are involved in their academic community are high achievers, develop more skills and are more confident and articulate people. Engaging in the activities we outline here also results in a more positive, fulfilling student experience.
Planning and tracking your involvement is really easy and is managed through the University’s Careers Portal operated by the Student Affairs Office.
Scholarship maintenance criteria
- Maintaining the appropriate level of academic achievement
- Volunteering for five hours a semester on one of the following:
- Student Ambassadors
- Student Representation
- Student Leadership
- Participating or running Clubs and Societies
- Working on Campus
- Working in the community
- Local volunteering
- Participating to achieve the Globally Orientated Community Membership Award in three terms
The Sean Steadman Art Scholarship
| Scholarship | Amount |
| The Sean Steadman Art Scholarship | USD $1,000 |
This is one scholarship available to applicants commencing study at Richmondfrom January 2021 as well as current students at Richmondfrom any of the three programmes below, with a minimum 3.0 CGPA.
All applicants for this scholarship should send a submission of 500-1000 words on ‘How the degree programme you are applying for will help you reach your career objectives’, before Friday 27 November 2020, ideally together with some images taken from your portfolio (if relevant). The total sum amount of USD $1,000 will be deducted from tuition fees (one payment only, not for each year of study) and can be used in conjunction with SFE funding.
- BA Art History & Visual Culture
- BA Film & Photography
- MA Art History & Visual Culture
Sean Steadman was a student at 51·çÁ÷, graduating in 2014 with a BA in Art & Design and then went into the MA programme in Art History & Visual Culture.
Please send us your submission with your application and entitle the document “The Sean Steadman Scholarship†via email to: admissions@richmond.ac.uk.
