Every year at Foresters Financial, we strive to help young leaders committed to their academics and communities with support for their education. The Foresters Competitive Scholarship gives inspiring students up to £1,000 to help cover their tuition and make their education more affordable. It’s a helpful benefit that can go a long way for deserving students, and we hope more decide to take the leap!
We reached out to a couple of our 2024 Competitive Scholarship winners to hear what advice they’d give to students applying this year. Here’s what they had to say:
“The best investment in your future starts by listing all your volunteer accomplishments on the Foresters Competitive Scholarship application.”
–Ivan Martinez
“Your scholarship application is more than just a form to fill out; it’s a moment to celebrate your journey and take pride in the impact you’ve made! Think of it as a chance to step back and reflect on the challenges you’ve faced, the leadership you’ve shown and the positive difference you’ve created in the lives of others. Whether it’s a small gesture that brightened someone’s day or a larger role where you led a group or initiative, these experiences are part of what makes your story uniquely yours.
Embrace this opportunity to put words to the resilience, compassion and dedication you’ve shown, and let yourself feel proud of all you’ve accomplished. This is about honoring who you are and sharing your journey with people who believe in your future!”
–Renai Jose
Eligibility requirements
To apply for the scholarship, new applicants and returning candidates must either be a current Foresters member or have a parent, legal guardian, grandparent or spouse who is a member. They must also be 24 years or younger at the time of the application through to the time payment is issued.
But there are other slightly different requirements for each:
New applicants are students in their final year of secondary school or are completing their post-secondary education. They also need to meet the following requirements:
- scores of C (A-levels/AS-levels), 5/C (GCSE), C* (GCSE Northern Ireland) or equivalent for secondary school students and a minimum module mark of 55 – 59 if they’re in post-secondary
- A minimum of 50 volunteer hours completed in the two years before the application deadline
- Must be enrolled in a minimum two-year, full-time undergraduate programme at an accredited university or vocational or technical institutions in the United Kingdom in the Autumn of 2025.
Returning candidates are those students who have earned or applied for the scholarship in previous years. They also need to meet the following requirements:
- Module mark of 50-55 (or institutional equivalent)
- A minimum of 15 volunteer hours completed in the one year before the application deadline
- Must be enrolled in full-time studies in the academic year they are applying as a returning candidate in the UK.
For our full eligibility requirements, please read our Competitive Scholarship Guidelines.
How Foresters grants can help applicants
Got a student in mind who could benefit from a Foresters Competitive Scholarship? That’s great! But do they need some help getting those required hours? Our Community Volunteer grants may be able to help.
A Community Volunteer grant offers up to £1,500 in funds to help organise or attend meaningful volunteer activities in local communities. Students can tag along and participate in any Community Volunteer activity to help get the hours they need to qualify for a scholarship. Foresters grants and scholarships are the perfect pair!
Apply for a Competitive Scholarship now
If you know a student who deserves a little help with their education, ask them to step forward! A Foresters Competitive Scholarship could make a big difference. Learn more about the scholarship, its requirements and more now!
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