Scholarship criteria

To allow as many students as possible to apply for our scholarships we have introduced a variety of criteria:

Principal's scholarship	To apply for this scholarship you must: be a first generation law student (i.e. first lawyer in the family) have successfully overcome personal obstacles to train as a lawyer demonstrate a good academic background produce evidence of a deserving involvement in the wider community have been educated at a state school
Dean's scholarship	To apply for this scholarship, you must be able to demonstrate: strong academic ability clear financial need commitent to a career as a Barrister or Solicitor
Director of GDL programmes' scholarship	To apply for this scholarship, you must: demonstrate a good academic background be either a first or second generation immigrant to the UK, now permanently settled here
LLB programmes' scholarships	To apply for this scholarship, you must: start the LLB in 2008 not have a training contract outline a clear financial need have completed the GDL at BPP
Director of LPC programmes' scholarship	To apply for this scholarship, you must: have successfully overcome personal obstacles to train as a lawyer demonstrate a good academic background provide evidence in support of your commitment to a career as a Solicitor
Director of BVC programmes' scholarship	To apply for this scholarship you must demonstrate: you have overcome particularly difficult circumstances to follow your pursuit to become a Barrister strong academic ability clear financial need
Director of LLM programmes' scholarships	All applicants are considered on an individual basis for suitability by reviewing your scholarship application form. Due to the high number of LLM scholarships available we encourage all students to apply for a scholarship alongside their LLM application.
LLM in Professional Legal Practice scholarship	To apply for this scholarship, you must: start the LLM in 2008 not have a training contract outline a clear financial need have completed the LPC or BVC at BPP
Senior academic’s scholarship (Leeds)	To apply for this scholarship, you must: demonstrate exceptional academic achievement show clear commitment towards a career within the legal profession outline a clear financial need show a local connection with Leeds or surrounding area
The Cohen scholarship programme (Leeds)	This scholarship is open to all prospective GDL students with a good academic record, irrespective of whether you have accepted your place at BPP at the time of your application.
Senior academic’s scholarship (Manchester)	To apply for this scholarship, you must: demonstrate an exceptional academic achievement demonstrate your commitment towards a career within the legal profession outline a clear financial need show a local connection with Manchester or the surrounding area