Study far.
Dream bigger.
Fill in the details, and we will record your interest. You will receive an email when the application opens.
We believe distance shouldn't limit your potential.
Housing costs are the biggest financial shock for students going abroad. We created this scholarship to give 50 students a meaningful head start each year — and to build a community of 50 students a year who prove that where you're from never limits how far you can go.
50
Global Winners
£25k
Funded Annually
Who can apply?
Four simple criteria to begin your journey.
Enrolled Internationally & Open to All
Currently studying, or accepted to study, at a university outside your home country. Open to students from every country. No nationality restrictions apply.
Any Subject
Engineering, arts, medicine, law — your major doesn't affect eligibility.
Acolyte User
Must have booked or be actively searching for accommodation through us.
No GPA Requirement
We care about your ambition and story, not just your grades. Everyone starts with a clean slate here.
Tell us your story.
What was the biggest challenge you faced in moving abroad to study — and what did overcoming it teach you about yourself?
Key dates
1 Sep 2026
Applications open
Submit your essay and documents.
31 Oct 2026
Applications close
No submissions accepted after midnight.
Nov 2026
Shortlisting
Top 5 finalists are selected.
1 Dec 2026
Winner Announced
£500 transferred within 7 days.
Stories of ambition
Anjali Rao
MSc Finance · Edinburgh
"The scholarship covered two months of rent. It meant I could focus on my dissertation instead of worrying about money."
Kwame Asante
BEng Engineering · UCL
"I almost didn't apply because I didn't think my story was interesting enough. I'm so glad I did."
Ming Lin
MA Design · RCA
"Acolyte found me a safe place to live when I was overwhelmed. The scholarship felt like they genuinely cared."
Submit your interest
Fill in the details below to be notified when the application officially opens.
Common questions
You need to be an Acolyte user — either with an existing booking or actively searching through our platform. If you haven't started your search yet, create an account and begin browsing before applying.
No. We don't assess academic performance. We're looking for authentic stories about resilience, ambition, and what it means to study far from home — not transcripts.
Each of the 50 winners receives £500 paid directly via bank transfer within 7 days of the announcement. It can be spent on accommodation, tuition, books, or living costs — entirely your call.
Yes. The scholarship is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students alike, as long as you're studying internationally.
The essay must be submitted in English, as our review panel operates in English. We recommend writing in whichever language you're most comfortable with and translating — authentic voice matters more than perfect grammar.
Your story is worth telling.
50 students. £500 each. £25,000 in total. Applications open 1 September 2026.