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Laura Nuttall Scholarship

The Laura Nuttall Scholarship supports students with long term illnesses or health condition, or disabilities, to thrive whilst studying at university

Key information

Award value
Paid directly to you
£3,000 per year
Award length
Length of degree
Academic years
2026/27 2027/28 2028/29
Study level
Undergraduate
Fee status
Home (UK)
Number of awards available
1
Student type
Prospective
Application deadline
No application required
Eligible students
Disabled students
Applicable subject areas
School of Social Sciences courses only

Still unsure if this is for you? Then please contact us

No need to apply. If eligible, you will receive this automatically.

The Laura Nuttall Scholarship is named in memory of our former graduate, Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) graduate, Laura Nuttall. After being diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme, the most aggressive form of brain cancer, in 2018 at the age of 18 and given 12 months to live, Laura dedicated herself to raising awareness and funds for brain tumour and cancer charities. Laura was dedicated to helping others who face barriers in education. This award has been launched in collaboration with Laura's family to support students with long term illnesses or health condition, or disabilities, to succeed and thrive whilst studying at university.

Scheme eligibility

Essential criteria are criteria you must meet to be considered for this scheme. Students who do not meet this criteria will not be considered for this award. The essential criteria for this scheme are as follows:

To be eligible, students must:

Be DASS-registered and a diagnosis of (one or more of) a physical condition, long term illness or learning difference, such as:

  • A learning difference (e.g. dyslexia, dyspraxia, or AD(H)D);
  • A visual impairment uncorrected by glasses (e.g. blindness or partial sight);
  • A hearing impairment (e.g. D/deafness or partial hearing);
  • A physical impairment or challenges with mobility (e.g. climbing stairs or uneven surfaces), or dexterity (e.g. using a keyboard or laboratory equipment);
  • A social, behavioural or communication impairment (e.g. an autistic spectrum condition or Tourette’s Syndrome);
  • A long-term illness or health condition which may involve pain or cause fatigue, loss of concentration or breathing difficulties – including any effects from taking associated medication.

Undertaking their first undergraduate degree;

Enrolled on of the undergraduate programmes run by the School of Social Sciences;

Assessed for fee status as a 'home' student;

Classed as having WP (+/++) status.

Priority criteria

Priority criteria are additional criteria we use based on the information you have provided us to make our final selection decisions. The priority criteria for this scheme are as follows:

When there is significant demand, preference will be given to those who are care experienced/care leavers.

Application and selection process

How to apply

You do not need to apply for this scholarship.

Selection process

All students who meet the eligibility criteria will automatically be considered. The student who is selected to receive the bursary will be informed of this during their first semester of study.

Terms and conditions

Your course offer and this scheme

Receipt of this award is subject to you meeting you course offer commitments and registering at the University of Manchester in the year of entry specified in the application form.

Understanding your fee status

This scheme uses your fee status as part of its eligibility criteria. Find out more about how the University of Manchester assesses tuition fee statuses here: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/tuition-fee-status/

Contact

For enquiries about this award, please contact us