Funded from a philanthropic donation via the University of Sunderland’s Development and Alumni Office, the Helen McArdle Scholarship aims to support undergraduate students studying an eligible Nursing course.

Benefits
Each scholarship awards £1,200 cash to eligible students for each year of continuous study (maximum three years), based on academic progression.

Requirements
You must be a ‘home’ student on an eligible Nursing course.
You must be a first-year nursing student applying to start your studies in autumn 2025.
You or a family member, must have previously been employed by Helen McArdle Care, or,
You must be from at least one of the underrepresented groups outlined in the guidance notes.

Application Deadline
August 31, 2025

How To Apply
You can apply via your myApplication account.

Your username is your student number, which can be found on all correspondence you have received from the University. If you are unsure of your student number, please contact Student Administration at studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk.

As part of the application process, you must submit a statement describing your current circumstances and how this award will support your studies if successful.