Thinking about studying a Foundation Degree at South West College? You could receive support towards your full-time tuition fees through our SWC Higher Education Postcode Scholarship Awards 2026.

We’re offering three scholarships worth £5,600 each over two years, for eligible students completing A-Levels or a Level 3 programme in summer 2026.

For information, eligibility and application guidance click here

As part of South West College’s commitment to Widening Access and Participation, we are offering 10 scholarships worth £5,600 each, over two years, to students completing their A-Levels or Level 3 programme this summer.

The scholarships are available to pupils from local feeder schools and SWC students for full-time study on the following Foundation Degree programmes:

For information, eligibility and application guidance click here

The Strickland Scholarship is a prestigious annual bursary scheme organised by South West College, in conjunction with Strickland. The scheme will provide bursaries to students undertaking an Honours Degree/ Foundation Degree or HND/C in Engineering at South West College.

Value: £2,500 each.

Scholarships may be awarded to five students enrolled on programmes that are aligned to the following disciplines:

• Geology and associated disciplines
• Civil Engineering
• Environmental Sciences
• Business Administration
• IT and Health and Safety

Value: £1,000 each

Application materials are available to download on the Dalradian website or by telephoning 028 8164 7799 or email pmckenna@dalradian.com

The SSE Renewables Scholarship is a third level scholarship programme funded by the SSE Renewables Regional Fund for three wind farms. The value of the award is equivalent to 50% of the course tuition fee (approx. £2,700 for FT students) Visit website for courses deemed eligible by SSE Renewables and further T&Cs. Applicants must also have a home address in Co. Tyrone, Co. Derry-Londonderry, Co. Fermanagh or Co. Donegal.

To apply, download an application form from the SSE Website.

CITB NI offers a bursary worth £1,000 to encourage more school leavers to consider a career in construction and undertake a third level Built Environment related qualification.

The bursary is aimed at first year full time students and is intended to assist with the cost of their training. (Terms & Conditions apply) A key eligibility requirement is successful completion of a level 2 or level 3 Construction-related BTEC.

The Institution of Civil Engineers Quest Technician Scholarship is available to students on further or higher education courses that could lead to becoming a qualified ICE technician member. The scholarship has a value of up to £1,000. To find out more about the QUEST Scholarship, you can visit apprenticeship

The Gary Bennett Scholarship has been created to honour Gary’s memory and foster a passion for sustainability for another generation of students. The Gary Bennett Scholarship will be awarded annually to the top-performing student who wishes to study the Open University Bachelor of Engineering Honours or Foundation Degree in Building Services with Sustainable Energy at South West College. For more information about bursaries and scholarships, please contact: William.Young@swc.ac.uk

The BlueMAC Scholarship is a prestigious annual bursary scheme organised by South West College, in conjunction with BlueMAC Manufacturing. The scheme provides three bursaries to apprentices undertaking a GOLD or Higher Level Apprenticeship in Engineering at South West College (Dungannon Campus).

Value: £1,000 each.

The Powerscreen Scholarship is a prestigious annual bursary scheme organised by South West College, in conjunction with TEREX. The scheme provides three bursaries to apprentices undertaking a GOLD or Higher Level Apprenticeship in Engineering at South West College (Dungannon Campus).

Value: £1,000.

As part of the College’s Widening Access and Participation Plan, the College offers a bursary scheme for full-time HE students who meet specific eligibility. Students in receipt of a full maintenance grant (household income below £19,203), may be eligible to receive a bursar of 10% of their full-time tuition fees. Care Experienced a students from ROI may also be eligible to apply for this bursary. Students can apply for the bursary when making their students loan maintenance application to the Student Loans Company.

For information, please contact ciara.chisholm@swc.ac.uk

The JP McManus All Ireland Scholarship Scheme is valued at £5,500 per annum and is offered to the 25 top-performing students from low-income households who intend to take up full-time undergraduate courses (Terms & Conditions apply).

Applications for the Uversity Scholarship for Adult Learners for the 2026/27 academic year officially open on 1st February 2026. We are delighted to confirm that students applying for full-time Foundation Degrees (Level 5) at South West College are eligible to apply for this prestigious award, as these programs meet the scholarship's requirement for degree-level study with a minimum duration of two years.

Aimed at mature students (aged 23+) pursuing their first Bachelor’s degree, the scholarship provides significant financial support—up to €7,000 per year—alongside a dedicated program of professional development workshops and mentoring. Please note that one-year 'Top-up' degrees are not eligible for this funding.

To check your eligibility and begin your application, please visit the Uversity Scholarship page.