Bright Spark
The Bright Spark scholarship rewards your hard work ahead of university. As well as good grades (see requirements below), we're looking for a research project that aligns to one of UEA's research themes.
Our research covers a multitude of topics, so we are mainly looking to see that your project relates to any of the degree subjects from any one of UEA's four faculties: Arts and Humanities, Medicine and Health, Social Sciences and Science. See our research pages for an overview of topics we are currently researching to link your research to the application.
You will also need to make UEA your firm choice on UCAS, and achieve:
- ABB at A level plus A in the EPQ, or
- DDM in the BTEC Extended Diploma (3 A-level equivalent) with D in research project unit (see terms and conditions for accepted courses/units), or
- 9 research units on your Access to Higher Education diploma, or
- 32 IB points plus B in the Extended Essay, or
- Equivalent qualifications, including mix of qualifications (see terms and conditions for full details of accepted qualifications)
Need some help with your EPQ?
We've put together some useful videos, activities and resources to help you with your EPQ - from setting your question to presenting your findings.
Type of Course
- Undergraduate
Funding Type
- Cash
Total Value
£3000
Annual Value
£1000
Number Available per Year
Unlimited
Years Available
- 2023
Criteria
- UEA First Choice
- UK Fees
School/Faculty
- Any
- Art, Media and American Studies
- History
- Interdisciplinary Institute for the Humanities
- Literature, Drama and Creative Writing
- Politics, Philosophy Language and Communication Studies
- Medicine
- Health Sciences
- Chemistry
- Computing Sciences
- Engineering
- Environmental Sciences
- Mathematics
- Pharmacy
- Physics
- Natural Sciences
- Economics
- Education
- International Development
- Law
- Psychology
- Norwich Business School
- Social Work
- Sociology
Country / Region
- UK
Applicant’s Nationality
- Any
Country of Domicile
- Any
Further Criteria
You are a citizen of the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man. You are enrolling on your first undergraduate degree course at UEA, make UEA your firm choice and achieve the required grades in the specified qualifications and research projects.
Application Process
This scholarship is closed for applications for 2022 entry. Applications for 2023 entry will open in autumn 2022.
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