The journey to your dream career can feel overwhelming, especially when faced with tuition fees, living costs, and uncertainty about what comes next.
But what if you could start sooner, without financial pressure, and go further with real industry experience already under your belt?
That’s exactly what the Chaucer Group Scholarship offers.
As part of National Scholarships Week 2026, applications are now open for this life changing opportunity. Designed for students from lower-income backgrounds, this scholarship supports you from university through to your first steps into a professional career in the insurance industry.
If you’re in Year 13 and thinking about your future, this could be the opportunity that changes everything.
What’s on Offer?
This isn’t just financial support, it’s a full career-launch package designed to help you succeed long-term.
Full Tuition Fees + Living Support (3 Years)
Focus on your future, not your finances. The scholarship covers your tuition fees and provides maintenance support for three years, helping you graduate debt-free.
Mentoring and Guidance
You’ll receive ongoing support from industry professionals at Chaucer, giving you insight, advice, and direction throughout your university journey.
Work Placement Opportunities
Gain hands-on experience in the insurance industry through exclusive placements. From underwriting to data modelling, you’ll build real-world skills that set you apart.
Graduate Scheme Pathway
When you graduate, you’ll be strongly encouraged to apply for Chaucer’s graduate scheme, giving you a direct pathway into a global career.
Who Can Apply?
The Chaucer Scholarship is designed to help students who are ready to unlock their potential. You’ll need to meet the following criteria:
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Currently in Year 13 and applying to university for the 2026/27 academic year
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Household income below £35,000 (as assessed by Student Finance)
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Predicted 3 A-levels at grades A–C (or equivalent) and able to achieve them
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UK student (international students are not eligible)
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Applying for a full-time undergraduate degree (excluding certain vocational courses such as Medicine, Architecture, and Performing Arts)
About You
Chaucer is looking for students with curiosity, drive, and the ambition to build something bigger for themselves.
You might be:
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Comfortable with numbers and analysis, interested in how data shapes decisions
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A strong communicator, able to connect and collaborate with others
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Detail-oriented and organised, someone who values precision
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Eager to learn and grow, open to new challenges and opportunities
If that sounds like you, this scholarship could be your starting point.
The Industry: A World of Opportunity
Insurance might not be the first career that comes to mind, but it should be.
It’s a fast-moving, global industry where you can work on real-world challenges, from cyber risks to climate change. At Chaucer, you’ll be part of a team helping businesses navigate uncertainty and protect what matters most.
Whether your interests lie in underwriting, data analytics, or risk modelling, the opportunities are vast, and starting early gives you a powerful advantage.
Real Stories, Real Impact
Don't just take our word for it, hear from past recipients who have experienced the full impact of the Chaucer Group Scholarship:
“They saw something in me worth taking a chance on and offered a full scholarship and internships for the three years of university. It has changed the course of my life completely.”
“Going to university has always been a big dream of mine, but coming from a low-income single-parent household, the idea of pursuing higher education was overwhelming. The Chaucer scholarship is incredible… It has changed my life in countless ways.”
How to Apply
Applications are open from 24 April to 05 July.
You’ll need to share details about your academic achievements, household income, and your interest in a career in insurance.
The Chaucer Group Scholarship isn’t just about getting through university, it’s about building a future.
With financial support, real industry experience, and a clear pathway into a professional career, this is your opportunity to take control of what comes next.
Start sooner. Go further.
Apply today and take your first step into the world of insurance with Chaucer Group.
