Business of Success Scholarship (BOSS)

Supporting aspiring Plymouth Business School students to reach the top
Boss Scholarship

Business of Success Scholarship (BOSS)

Supporting aspiring Plymouth Business School students to reach the top
 

Be in the business of success

At Plymouth Business School , we believe ambition deserves opportunity. The Business of Success Scholarship (BOSS) is designed to recognise and support 50 aspiring Business School students who are ready to make their mark. This exclusive scholarship offers £2,000 to help you reach the top. 
 
 

Our BOSS Scholars are:

  • ÆReady to work hard and achieve their goals

  • ?Driven to make a difference in the world of business

  • xFull of ideas for future success

 
Plymouth Business School Students working in shared working space. The Cube, enterprise support service. The University of Plymouth Freelancers Agency will enable more students and graduates to access advice, funding and support.
Fitzroy building, Plymouth Business School
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Why apply for BOSS 2026? 

The BOSS Scholarship is more than financial support; it’s recognition of your potential and commitment to your future. As a BOSS Scholar:
  • You'll receive £2,000 cash to help with the cost of your studies, with £1,000 paid in your first semester, year 1, and £1,000 paid in your second semester, year 1
  • You'll be one of our 50 BOSS Scholars, sharing your sense of achievement as you progress through your course
  • You'll have more than a fantastic degree to add to your CV, showing how your commitment to your subject earned you a scholarship

Eligibility

To be considered, you need to meet the following criteria:
  • Hold an offer from us for an undergraduate course within Plymouth Business School
  • Be a Home fees-paying student
  • Be ready to start your course in September 2026
  • Attend your Offer Holder Day so you can tell us about yourself in an informal chat with a lecturer.

How to become a BOSS Scholar

Importantly, be yourself! To be considered: 
  • You'll need to apply for your chosen subject at Plymouth Business School. 
  • If you receive an offer from us, you'll be invited to attend your Offer Holder Day. 
  • At the Offer Holder Day, you will have the chance to discuss your reasons for choosing your course with one of our lecturers. 
This is your opportunity to share what you'd like to study and why, your aspirations for the future, and the ideas that excite you. 
There’s no formal written application, and it's not about grades — just a chat about you, your goals and what success means to you.
That's it! We'll be in touch to let you know if you're one of our BOSS Scholars, the day after your Offer Holder Day.
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We're looking forward to meeting you

Your journey to becoming a BOSS Scholar starts with a conversation. Join us at your offer holder day for your in-person chat, and take the first step towards your future at Plymouth Business School.
Offer Holder Days
Adam Barnes, BSc (Hons) Marketing student smiling outside Fitzroy building
 
 
 
 

Terms and conditions

Upon receiving confirmation as an awardee of the BOSS Scholarship, you will be expected to agree to the following terms and conditions:
  • You must achieve the required grades for entry and have enrolled on a full-time Plymouth Business School undergraduate degree programme, at the University of Plymouth, by the final enrolment date in autumn 2026.
  • If you, by reason of any emergency or other circumstance, do not complete your first year, you may be required to refund (either, in full or in part) the award, as may be considered reasonable under all circumstances.
  • You may be expected to take part in activities which promote the University and its award programme. This may include activity on social media, traditional media, and the University’s website.
  • You must complete a reporting back form, which will be sent to you at the end of your first year, stating how the award has helped to support your transition to university. This information may be used in literature to promote the value and benefits of the BOSS Scholarship.
  • The University reserves the right to add further details to these terms and conditions up until Jan 2026.