The University of Liverpool, in partnership with Rolabotic, is delighted to announce the launch of the Rolabotic Scholarship Scholarship for the academic year 2025/2026. This prestigious award offers vital financial support to undergraduate students from widening participation backgrounds, helping them to focus on their studies and achieve their full potential.
The University of Liverpool was founded in 1881 as University College Liverpool and became a founding member of the federal Victoria University in 1884, before receiving its own Royal Charter in 1903. As one of the original red brick universities, it has a long tradition of excellence in teaching and research. Over the years, the university has grown into a world-class institution, producing Nobel Prize winners and pioneering discoveries, while remaining committed to widening access and supporting students from diverse backgrounds.
Table of Briefs
| Details | Information |
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| Scholarship Name | ROLABOTIC Scholarship |
| Provider | University of Liverpool in partnership with ROLABOTIC |
| Founded by | Paresh Mistry Liverpool alumnus, 2016 |
| Value | £4,500 per year maintenance stipend |
| Duration | For the full length of your undergraduate programme subject to progression |
| Number of Awards | 1 per academic year |
| Eligibility | UK-domiciled, low-income, first-generation university students |
| Application Opens | 14 August 2025 |
| Deadline | 24 October 2025 |
| Outcome Notification | December 2025 |
Background
The ROLABOTIC Scholarship was established through a partnership between the University of Liverpool and ROLABOTIC, a consultancy founded in 2016 by Liverpool alumnus Paresh Mistry. ROLABOTIC has built a strong reputation advising some of the world’s leading companies, standing out for its independent, client-focused approach. Its core values People, Prototypes, and Purpose reflect a culture of innovation, resilience, and challenging the status quo.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, applicants must:
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Start Year 0 or Year 1 of a full-time undergraduate degree at the University of Liverpool in 2025/26.
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Be a home student with a household income of £25,000 or less.
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Come from a family where neither parent has completed a university degree (with some flexibility if parents recently started/finished a first degree).
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Have applied to Student Finance England and be eligible for the maximum support package.
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Consent to share financial information with the University.
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Meet additional widening participation/contextual admission criteria based on postcode and background.
Not Eligible If:
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You transfer from another UK university.
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You already hold a higher-level qualification (e.g., a degree).
Benefits
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Award Value: £4,500 per academic year as a maintenance stipend.
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Duration: For the entire undergraduate course, provided satisfactory academic progression.
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Number of Awards: Only one scholarship is awarded annually, making it highly competitive.
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Combination with Other Funding: Can be combined with other University of Liverpool widening participation bursaries.
Application Process
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Application Form: Available online from 14 August 2025 at 10am.
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Shared Form: One form covers ROLABOTIC, Nolan, Genesys Life Sciences, and Technetix Broadhurst Engineering Scholarships.
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Required Information: Personal details, student ID, address, course of study, previous school/college, confirmation of Student Finance England support, and eligibility declarations.
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Personal Statement (4,000 characters): Applicants must write about:
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Why this scholarship is important for their studies.
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How it will help achieve academic and career goals.
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Contributions to community or society.
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Key achievements or personal challenges they have overcome.
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Important Dates
Applications Deadline: 24 October 2025.
Conclusion
The ROLABOTIC Scholarship is more than financial aid it is recognition of resilience, potential, and ambition. With only one award available each year, applicants must present a compelling, well-structured application that reflects both personal determination and community impact.