Scholarships
A number of scholarships and bursaries are available for both full and part-time independent students: read on to find out more.
Jubilee Scholarship
One annual scholarship is available to cover the full cost of tuition fees for a Black, British undergraduate or taught postgraduate student. The Jubilee Scholarship is for full-time study on either our Bristol-based (residential) learning or our context-based (non-residential) learning pathway, for up to three years for the completion of a BA in Theology, Ministry and Mission or up to two years for the completion of an MA in Theology, Ministry and Mission (it is not open to ordinands).
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants will need to meet our standard admissions requirements for the undergraduate or taught postgraduate programme. They will have one of the following categories of ethnicity: Black African, Black Caribbean, Black Other, Mixed –White and Black Caribbean, Mixed – White and Black African. They must be a UK student and have been assessed for fees status as ‘home’. To learn more about what prompted the creation of the scholarship, click here.
To apply, applicants are asked to submit a 1,500-word rationale for why they wish to be considered for this scholarship and may be invited for interview. The scholarship will be awarded on a merit basis, either academic or ministerial. The successful applicant will be invited to give an annual report to the college, in consultation with the Diversity Officer.
For instructions about how to apply, contact admissions@trinitycollegebristol.ac.uk.
Meet our Jubilee Scholar
Collin Mabiza, Jubilee Scholar
The current recipient of the Scholarship is Collin Mabiza, who is studying for a Certificate in Theology, Ministry and Mission.
Collin had started theological study some time ago in Harare, but had to abandon his studies as his travel for work prevented him from completing them.
When he arrived in Bristol with his family, he wanted to continue his studies but finances did not permit him to do so.
He is delighted that the Jubilee Scholarship has enabled him to continue his studies.
Postgraduate Research RJU Scholarships for Potential Theological Educators
Thanks to the generosity of the Racial Justice Unit, we are able to offer several full-fees scholarships for British or British-resident* GMH/UKME PhD students who are called to work in theological education within the Church of England, covering tuition fees for the full period of study (full- or part-time). For the right candidate, the scholarship may be extended to cover accommodation**.
The aim of the scholarships is to contribute to a greater diversity of theological educators and ensure that a plurality of voices is firmly embedded in the training of the next generation of Christian leaders. We will have more, similar scholarships to offer in subsequent years.
Candidates must
- meet the criteria for our existing PhD programme; and
- have a calling to work in theological education and scholarship within the Church of England.
Their research may be on any theological topic.
The scholarships are part of our new Potential Theological Educators track. This track will include a Level 8 seminar module running for all three years, which will cover, inter alia, classroom teaching experience, weekly or bi-weekly seminars on pedagogy, and topics in DEI. The PTE track is open to all research students of any background or heritage; the above requirements apply only to the scholarships.
To apply for a scholarship, go to the PGR page of our website and follow the application procedure for a PhD. In addition to the regular supporting documents, you will need to provide a reference supporting your suitability for the scholarship.
* to qualify, the candidate must have lived in the UK for at least three years before starting.
** single-occupancy accommodation as a full-time resident at Trinity College for three years, for full-time study only. Applications to be assessed on need and on the strength of the application.
Please address any questions to our Postgraduate Administrator at pavla.slugenova@trinitycollegebristol.ac.uk.
Bristol Ecclesiastical Charities Bursary
Bristol Ecclesiastical Charities bursaries cover the costs of fees and support students from underrepresented backgrounds to proceed to an accredited award (normally the Certificate), either on a full time or part time basis.
Applicants who fit the following criteria would be eligible for consideration for a bursary:
· Eligible for admission to the intended programme (assessed through our usual admissions processes of application form and interview), including being eligible to study in the UK as a ‘home’ student in relation to fees;
· Live within one of the following Deaneries within the Diocese of Bristol: Bristol City, Bristol South, Bristol West, and Kingswood and South Gloucestershire;
· Experience some form of disadvantage in relation to accessing higher theological education and/or be part of an underrepresented group e.g.:
o Of UK minority ethnic heritage/Global Majority Heritage;
o Are disabled/have a disability;
o Would be the first person in their family to access higher education;
o Grew up or live in one of the 30% most deprived neighbourhoods in Bristol, according to the ‘Deprivation in England’ postcode search tool provided by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government.
o Received free school meals;
o Was adopted or a Looked After Child.
For instructions about how to apply, contact admissions@trinitycollegebristol.ac.uk.