Is TheScholarshipHub any good?

Hi,

I've accepted an offer for a Masters degree so now I am looking around for various scholarships. I've come across this UK website called The Scholarship Hub (it was also mentioned in an article here in TSR) and signed up for the free version but I didn't find any scholarships that I hadn't heard of before.

They have a premium membership option for £12 which supposedly gives you access to many trust bursaries etc. so I was wondering if anyone has ever bought this? I don't want to pay £12 and then find loads of bursaries that are so niche that almost no one can be eligible to apply if you know what I mean.

Cheers

Reply 1

PQ

Clearing and Applications Advisor

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Original post by Catta

Hi,

I've accepted an offer for a Masters degree so now I am looking around for various scholarships. I've come across this UK website called The Scholarship Hub (it was also mentioned in an article here in TSR) and signed up for the free version but I didn't find any scholarships that I hadn't heard of before.

They have a premium membership option for £12 which supposedly gives you access to many trust bursaries etc. so I was wondering if anyone has ever bought this? I don't want to pay £12 and then find loads of bursaries that are so niche that almost no one can be eligible to apply if you know what I mean.

Cheers

I'd be wary of paying for access to be honest. Most scholarships and bursaries are publicised as much as possible: http://www.scholarship-search.org.uk/ is another free place to search as is https://www.turn2us.org.uk/Find-Benefits-Grants

https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/help-for-young-people/who-else/employment/grants-funding has a bunch of links (often to the same sources)

The key sources are often in your local reference library - if you ask about educational grants and trust directories they'll be able to point you towards the right sources for free.

Reply 2

Klix88

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Original post by Tencas

They are usually really good at helping and definitely a bonafide organisation trying to help.

Did you manage to get a scholarship through them?

Reply 3

Tencas

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They don't offer scholarships just lots of information on what's out there and how and where to find it.

Original post by Klix88

Did you manage to get a scholarship through them?

Reply 4

PQ

Clearing and Applications Advisor

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Original post by Tencas

They don't offer scholarships just lots of information on what's out there and how and where to find it.

Like a library....

Reply 5

Klix88

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Original post by Tencas

They don't offer scholarships just lots of information on what's out there and how and where to find it.

Yep I'd gathered that. You were talking as though you had more in-depth experience of their service than just looking at the same web pages that I did.

Reply 6

Catta

OP

That's the point - they promise you access to info on thousands of bursaries if you pay £12 but there's no guarantee I'd be able to find anything I am eligible for. That's why I was looking for anyone who had paid for a premium account.

I was aware of a lot of bursaries/scholarships etc. before, but they often have super specific requirements (live in a certain council area, be a pianist, be a vegetarian - whatever), so if for £12 pounds you get access and find our you're ineligible, that's a waste of money.

Thanks for PQ, I did find the suggested websites quite useful and the local library does have a directory of bursaries. It a version from 2013 but still worth checking..

Reply 7

PQ

Clearing and Applications Advisor

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Original post by Catta

That's the point - they promise you access to info on thousands of bursaries if you pay £12 but there's no guarantee I'd be able to find anything I am eligible for. That's why I was looking for anyone who had paid for a premium account.

I was aware of a lot of bursaries/scholarships etc. before, but they often have super specific requirements (live in a certain council area, be a pianist, be a vegetarian - whatever), so if for £12 pounds you get access and find our you're ineligible, that's a waste of money.

Thanks for PQ, I did find the suggested websites quite useful and the local library does have a directory of bursaries. It a version from 2013 but still worth checking..

It's worth checking with your university as well - they often have scholarships, bursaries or awards available for specific groups of students or specific courses. They should also be able to help you access hardship funds if need be too :yes:

(even just getting a look at the application form for hardship funds at your university is useful so you know what sort of records and evidence to keep hold of in case you need to apply)

Reply 8

john2054

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Original post by Catta

Hi,

I've accepted an offer for a Masters degree so now I am looking around for various scholarships. I've come across this UK website called The Scholarship Hub (it was also mentioned in an article here in TSR) and signed up for the free version but I didn't find any scholarships that I hadn't heard of before.

They have a premium membership option for £12 which supposedly gives you access to many trust bursaries etc. so I was wondering if anyone has ever bought this? I don't want to pay £12 and then find loads of bursaries that are so niche that almost no one can be eligible to apply if you know what I mean.

Cheers

The government pays (10k) loans for masters, from june/july this year you know?

Reply 9

Catta

OP

Original post by PQ

It's worth checking with your university as well - they often have scholarships, bursaries or awards available for specific groups of students or specific courses. They should also be able to help you access hardship funds if need be too :yes:

(even just getting a look at the application form for hardship funds at your university is useful so you know what sort of records and evidence to keep hold of in case you need to apply)