Level-Playing Field Scholarship supported by PlayStation Career Pathways Program 2023/24

The University of Westminster is proud to announce that Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is supporting Black students and underrepresented groups in higher education through SIE-funded scholarships. The announcement demonstrates the University of Westminster’s as well as Sony Interactive Entertainment’s commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion. Both the University and SIE are committed to providing opportunities and support to ensure that people from every background can realise their true potential.

The scholarship will support Home undergraduate students from a Black and Mixed Black ethnic background on courses at Westminster’s School of Computer Science and Engineering to encourage them to consider and pursue careers in the entertainment technology and gaming industry. 

UK Undergraduate Full-time September Part Fee
Amount

Successful applicants will receive £10,000 in each eligible year of study for a maximum of three years, subject to progression to the next year of their course and completion of the yearly career development sessions. £5000 will be paid into your nominated bank account and £5000 towards your tuition fees paid directly to the University in November of each academic year. Students will not receive the yearly allowance if they are on a repeat year or a placement/sandwich year.

Eligibility

In order to apply you must:

  • Be a Home student for fee purposes and have an offer from the University of Westminster for a place on a full-time undergraduate course at the School of Computer Sciences and Engineering starting in September 2023
  • Be from a Black or Mixed Black ethnic background
  • Have a household income of less than £25,000 per annum. Applicants must have applied for the maximum student support available from the Student Loans Company (SLC). This includes applying for finance based on your household income (means tested).  
  • Successful students will be automatically a part of the Level-Playing Field Scholar Group and will be required to share their grades and career progressions at the end of each year
Criteria

The selection is based on financial need and personal statement.

Number available

1

Deadline

The deadline is at 5pm, Friday 18 August 2023.

Please email your completed application form to [email protected] with your University of Westminster ID number and “Level-Playing Field Scholarship” in the subject line.