Family Scholarship

Overview

The Family Scholarship at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) supports students who already have a close family connection to the university. If a member of your immediate family is currently studying at UNNC, or has finished an award-bearing full-time course there, you may qualify for a reduction on your own tuition fees.

The award rewards family loyalty. Plenty of families build a relationship with UNNC over the years, with siblings, children, or spouses following one another into study there. The scholarship makes that continued connection a bit more affordable by cutting tuition by a set percentage.

It runs for up to four years, which matches a typical undergraduate degree, and you request it through the Application Hub with documentary proof of the family relationship.

Key Facts at a Glance

• Institution: University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC)
• Award name: Family Scholarship
• Value: 10% reduction on tuition fees
• Duration: Tenable for up to 4 years
• Who it is for: Children, siblings, or spouses of qualifying UNNC students or alumni
• Qualifying relative: Currently enrolled in, or has completed, an award-bearing full-time course at UNNC
• Application required: Yes - applied for via the Application Hub with proof of relationship
• Key document: Official proof of the family relationship

Eligibility Criteria

Whether you qualify comes down to your relationship to a UNNC student or graduate, and that relative's enrolment history.

• You must be the child, sibling, or spouse of the qualifying relative.
• The qualifying relative must currently be enrolled in, or have completed, an award-bearing full-time course at UNNC.
• You must be admitted to your own programme of study at UNNC.
• You must be able to provide official documentation proving the family relationship.

The university can update how it defines a qualifying relative and a qualifying course, so check the current wording on the official UNNC fees and scholarships page before you apply. If your relationship is less common, such as a step-relationship, ask the scholarships team whether it counts.

Scholarship Benefits

The benefit is a percentage cut to your tuition fees rather than a fixed cash sum.

• Tuition reduction: 10% off your tuition fees.
• Multi-year coverage: Tenable for up to four years, so it can apply across a standard undergraduate degree.
• Scales with fees: Since it is a percentage, the cash value rises in line with your programme's tuition fee.

The actual amount depends on your tuition fee, which varies by programme and entry year. Check the current fee schedule on the UNNC website to work out what a 10% reduction means for your course.

How to Apply

You have to request this one and back it up with evidence of your family connection.

• Apply for and secure your place on a programme at UNNC.
• Access the UNNC Application Hub.
• Submit your request for the Family Scholarship.
• Upload official documentation that proves your relationship to the qualifying relative.
• Provide the relative's details so the university can verify their enrolment or completion of an award-bearing full-time course.

Clear, official documentation up front helps the university process your request without delays.

Required Documents

The main thing is solid proof of the family relationship, alongside your usual admissions details.

• Official proof of the family relationship, such as a birth certificate (for a child or sibling) or a marriage certificate (for a spouse).
• Identification documents for yourself and, where required, the qualifying relative.
• Details of the qualifying relative's UNNC studies, so their enrolment or completion can be verified.
• Your own UNNC application or offer details.

If your documents are not in English or Chinese, the university may ask for certified translations. Check the Application Hub instructions for the accepted formats.

Important Dates & Deadlines

The award follows your admission and enrolment rather than a single fixed competition date, but timing still matters.

• When to apply: Alongside or shortly after securing your place, so the reduction reaches your tuition in good time.
• Duration: Tenable for up to four years across your studies.
• Verification: Allow time for the university to verify your relative's enrolment or completion record.

Submission windows can line up with the wider admissions cycle, so confirm the current timing on the official UNNC fees and scholarships page.

Tips for a Strong Application

The decision rests mostly on documentation, so a tidy, complete submission is your best route to the award.

• Gather official relationship documents early, and get certified translations if you need them.
• Give accurate details of your qualifying relative, including the name they studied under at UNNC and, if you know them, their programme and dates.
• Make sure scanned documents are clear, complete, and legible.
• Apply promptly so the reduction lands before fees are due.
• If anything about your relationship or your relative's status is unusual, ask the scholarships team before submitting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much does the Family Scholarship reduce my fees?

By 10% on your tuition fees.

Q: Who counts as a qualifying relative?

A parent (which makes you the child), a sibling, or a spouse who is currently enrolled in, or has completed, an award-bearing full-time course at UNNC.

Q: How long does the award last?

Up to four years, enough to cover a standard undergraduate degree.

Q: How do I apply?

Through the UNNC Application Hub. Upload official proof of your family relationship along with details of your qualifying relative.

Q: What proof of relationship is accepted?

Usually official documents like a birth certificate or marriage certificate. Check the Application Hub for the accepted formats and whether you need certified translations.

Related Scholarships

If the Family Scholarship applies to you, it is still worth a look at other UNNC awards for international undergraduates.

• Nottingham Global Scholarships: Merit-based first-year tuition waivers in tiered amounts for strong overseas applicants.
• Zhejiang/Ningbo Government Scholarship: An application-based award worth RMB 20,000 toward first-year tuition, requiring a short personal statement.
• Central and Eastern European Countries (CEEC) Scholarship: An annual award for eligible students from Central and Eastern European countries, granted automatically for each year of study.

Some scholarships can be held together and others cannot, so check the combination rules for each award on the official UNNC site to plan the cheapest route through your degree.