The Salters’ Fellowship for UK Chemistry Graduates (2025/26)

The Salters’ Fellowship is comprised of a generous donation by the Worshipful Company of Salters, match funded by the University of Liverpool School of Physical Sciences.

The award is a £10,000 contribution to tuition fees, available for one student in the 2025/26 academic year.

The successful student will also receive support from the Worshipful Company of Salters throughout their studies and beyond, to help them gain their desired employment upon graduation from their postgraduate studies and with their subsequent career development.

You can combine this scholarship with other applicable University of Liverpool widening participation bursaries.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: 24 October 2025
2. Funding Amount: £10,000 tuition fee contribution
3. Host Institution: University of Liverpool
4. Sponsor: University of Liverpool
5. Level of Study: Postgraduate
6. Eligibility: United Kingdom

Eligibility Criteria for The Salters’ Fellowship for UK Chemistry Graduates (2025/26)

Applicants must:

1. Be permanently resident in the UK and assessed as a Home student
2. Hold an undergraduate degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related discipline
3. Have accepted an offer for a one-year taught Master’s at the University of Liverpool
4. Be applying for their first postgraduate degree
5. Have applied for a Postgraduate Master’s Loan (Student Finance England or equivalent)
6. Come from a widening participation background, such as:
7. Access scheme participant (e.g., Liverpool Scholars, Pathways to Law, etc.)
8. Free school meals / bursary entitlement
9. Care-experienced, refugee, carer, or estranged student
10. First-generation university student

Benefits of The Salters’ Fellowship for UK Chemistry Graduates (2025/26)

1. £10,000 towards tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year
2. Professional and career mentorship from the Worshipful Company of Salters
3. Networking and alumni support beyond graduation
4. Can be combined with other University of Liverpool widening participation bursaries

How to Apply

1. Prepare a personal statement (up to 4,000 characters) covering:
2. Why you are applying and how the scholarship will benefit your studies
3. Your academic and career aspirations
4. How will your education contribute to your community or society
5. Your proudest achievements / personal journey
6. Complete the online application form via the University of Liverpool portal.
7. Submit by 24 October 2025 (5 pm).

Decision Timeline:

Applications are reviewed by a joint panel, and results will be announced in November 2025.

For more details, visit University of Liverpool Fellowship webpage

Application Deadline

October 24, 2025

Application Link(s)

• Apply for The Salters’ Fellowship for UK Chemistry Graduates (2025/26)