KMMS- The Christopher Marsh Family Memorial Scholarship (Hardship)

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Scholarship value

£26,000 made up of £5,200 per annum for 5 years.

Deadline

The deadline for this scholarship has now passed. 

Criteria

All candidates must:

  • Have accepted an unconditional or firmly accepted a conditional offer from the Kent and Medway Medical School.
  • Be over the age of 21 at the commencement of their studies with KMMS.
  • Be able to provide evidence of financial hardship

Further details

This scholarship is open to Kent and Medway Medical School applicants only.

The Christopher Marsh Family Memorial Fund was created by Commander Colin Marsh and his wife, Yvonne Marsh, in memory of their late son, Christopher.  The fund was initially established to support graduating students clear small debts, but in later years was redirected to support the Kent and Medway Medical School.  Commander Marsh passed away in 2003 and Yvonne passed away in 2021 and the fund now supports scholarships for KMMS students in financial need over the age of 21 years with a maintenance stipend.

How to apply

Applications for this scholarship should be made via your applicant portal.

You will only be able to submit an application for this scholarship via your portal once you have received an offer from the Kent & Medway Medical School.

In order be considered for this scholarship, you will need to submit:

  • A 500 word statement titled 'Why I am suitable for The Christopher Marsh Family Memorial Scholarship.'
  • Written confirmation of benefit award/tax credit notice, in the name of the student (vulnerable or discretionary) or parent (discretionary). 
  • Documents to support financial status such as: 16-19 Bursary, UCAT Bursary, benefits statement, P60 End of Year certificate or self-assessment or previous 3 months payslips for adults in the household.