Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

If you come from Portsmouth or the Isle of Wight and are either the first in your family to progress to higher education or have a household income of less than £35,000, the Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship could benefit your future.

The Scholarship provides £3,000 towards your second year of studies as well as the opportunity to gain work experience at the football club.

Past recipients of the scholarship have worked with the football club to redesign parts of Fratton Park and worked on graphic design projects within the marketing team.

Who can apply

You could get this scholarship if you:

1. Come from Portsmouth, the surrounding area (PO postcode) or the Isle of Wight (before studying at the University)
2. Are under 25 at the start of your course
3. Will be studying your first full-time undergraduate degree
4. Be in your second year of studies at the time of applying
5. Meet one or both of these criteria:

• you are the first in your family to go to university and/or:
• have a household income of £35,000 or below

See our terms and conditions for full eligibility criteria.

How to apply

Applications close at midnight on Monday 12 October 2026. 

Apply now

How will the scholarship be awarded?

There are two £3,000 scholarships available for second year University of Portsmouth students. You'll need to meet the criteria and grade requirements for your chosen course in order to receive the scholarship.

The scholarship panel’s decision on the allocation of the scholarship is in accordance with the terms and conditions and is final. There is no appeals process.

How will the scholarship be paid?

The scholars will be awarded £3,000 (to be paid in two instalments) to contribute towards University fees or rent and bills.

You'll be able to receive this scholarship in addition to other University of Portsmouth scholarships or bursaries that you're eligible for.

PFC scholarships in action