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Scholarship guidance for UK students

Here, we’ll cover what scholarships and bursaries are, how to find out what you might be eligible for, and essential tips for successful scholarship applications.

Scholarships, grants, and bursaries: Widening participation

Widening participation aims to support and encourage students whose personal circumstances put them at a disadvantage when pursuing higher education. Universities and colleges offer dedicated scholarships, grants, and bursaries as part of this.

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Six recruitment marketing strategies to boost take-up of apprenticeships

Of the three main post-secondary pathways, going to university remains the default choice across the UK in 2024. But for apprenticeships and early careers opportunities, despite all their unique benefits so suited to today’s cost-of-living crisis, it remains a battle for a distant second place.

Six recruitment marketing strategies to boost take-up of apprenticeships

Of the three main post-secondary pathways, going to university remains the default choice across the UK in 2024. But for apprenticeships and early careers opportunities, despite all their unique benefits so suited to today’s cost-of-living crisis, it remains a battle for a distant second place.

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Starting a job or apprenticeship

Starting a new job or apprenticeship? Here's the need to know information from your first day, to getting paid and understanding contracts.

Staying safe at university in the UK

This guide covers everything you need to know about safety and security for international students in the UK, helping you have the best experience possible.

Student marketing for brands

Connect with one of the UK’s largest and most responsive youth audiences via our trusted brand. We understand who students are and what they're interested in buying. Gain loyal new customers by using our data insights to reach them.

Student recruitment and marketing

With UCAS you can reach the right students, at the right time. By working together, we help you connect with the applicants you're looking for.

Student-parent’s guide to open days

This short guide is to help you feel in control of your open day experience. It will help you gather the information you need to make an informed decision about whether the setting you're visiting is right for you and your family commitments.

Students with imprisoned parents

Universities and colleges welcome students from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience. If you choose to disclose that you are a student with an imprisoned parent it will not negatively impact your application – it gives context to your circumstances.

Studying in the UK

Discover everything you need to know about what it's like to study in the UK. What countries make up the UK? What support is available? How do I find work and accommodation, and how much does everything cost? Find all this information, and more, to help you prepare yourself fully for life in the UK.