What is the Claverton Scholarship Programme?
The Claverton Scholarship Programme (CSP) is an exciting initiative aimed to enhance student satisfaction, belonging and boost employability skills.
As part of the CSP, Claverton Scholars are required to complete the Claverton Employability Passport. This will focus on three core areas:
- Employability support
- Inspiring and enriching experiences
- Personal and professional development
Upon successful completion of the Claverton Employability Passport, Claverton Scholars will receive £1,500 in addition to their Bath Bursary. This will be paid in two £750 instalments in December of Scholars second year and final year.
The University is grateful to our alumni and individual donors who support these awards.
Eligibility
All new first-year Bath Bursary recipients who join the University in September 2025 are eligible to apply.
The Claverton Employability Passport
Below you can find examples of what the Claverton Employability Passport entails.
| Year 1 examples: | Year 2 examples: | |
|---|---|---|
| Employability support: building networks and career insights |
- Attend and participate in the CSP 3-day non-residential summer school between the 3rd and 5th June 2026 - Prepare for and attend a careers fair |
- Attend and participate in the CSP 2-day non-residential summer school between the 3rd and 5th June 2026 - Complete a day's work experience or work shadowing |
| Inspiring & enriching experiences |
Complete at least 15 hours participating in an employability experience e.g., - Outreach or departmental ambassador work - Volunteering for an external charity/Not for Profit organisation - Mirco-internship |
Complete two employability experiences with a minimum of 10 hours per experience e.g., - Academic rep - International summer school - Corporate internship |
| Personal & professional development |
- Complete the University's NeverOK training - Attend a Skills Training workshop run by the SU |
- Complete a certified course of your own choice that takes a minimum of 6 hours |
Find out more about the Claverton Employability Passport.
How to apply
All new first-year Bath Bursary recipients will be emailed directly and invited to apply via an online form from the 1st December 2025. Before applying, you must have read and understood the Terms and Conditions of the Scholarship.
Applicants will be required to answer 3 questions. Applications to the CSP will be scored solely on your application; so, we urge applicants to answer the questions carefully and fully. Please ensure you read the guidance on using AI included on the application form.
Closing date
The Claverton Scholarship Programme will close for applications on Friday 6 February 2026.
Other funding opportunities
For information about other funding opportunities, please see our scholarships and bursaries web pages.
If you are a current student experiencing financial hardship you can speak to Student Money Advice who can provide you with helpful information, advice and additional financial support, where appropriate.