University of Plymouth · 2026/27
Mel Joyner Award
£500amount
Yearlydeadline varies
Scholarshipnot repaid
The Mel Joyner Award is a scholarship worth £500 for care-experienced students at University of Plymouth.
Who can apply
- You are any one of: care leaver, disabled / long-term health condition, carer (adult), estranged or refugee / asylum seeker.
- Means-tested (low household income).
Am I eligible?1 of 2
Are you studying at University of Plymouth, or starting soon?
You apply directly with University of Plymouth.
Similar at other universities
PhD Widening Participation Scholarships£20,142 a year + feesUniversity of Salford · Care-experienced or Estranged
The Darlington Scholarship£16,500University of Edinburgh · Care-experienced or Estranged · First-years
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Questions
How much is the Mel Joyner Award?
The Mel Joyner Award is worth £500.
What is the deadline for the Mel Joyner Award?
University of Plymouth sets the deadline for the Mel Joyner Award each year. The official page has the current date.
Who can apply for the Mel Joyner Award?
You are any one of: care leaver, disabled / long-term health condition, carer (adult), estranged or refugee / asylum seeker. Means-tested (low household income).