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# University of Hull launches scholarship for LGBTQ+ students
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/university-of-hull-launches-scholarship-for-lgbtq-students/
- Published: 2021-09-14T16:17:46.000Z
- Updated: 2021-09-14T10:04:04.000Z
- Description: The University of Hull is the first higher education establishment in the UK to launch a scholarship to support LGBTQ+ students.
- Author: Rachel Badham
- Tags: Information, News, Queer Corner, LGBTQ, UK, university

The University of Hull is the first higher education establishment in the UK to launch a new scholarship scheme aimed specifically at supporting LGBTQ+ students. The [Jeremy Round Scholarship](https://www.hull.ac.uk/work-with-us/more/media-centre/news/2021/university-of-hull-launches-jeremy-round-scholarship-for-lgbtq-community?ref=scenemag.co.uk), named in memory of the *“fearless”* university alumnus and journalist, will award £1,000 to ten LGBTQ+ identifying undergraduate students who are either disabled or have a household income of under £25,000 per annum.

The scholarships are supported, and partially-funded, by Jeremy Round’s former partner, Jeremy Trevathan. The pair met while studying at Hull, with Trevathan explaining the difficulties he faced as a gay student in the 1970s: *“I wanted to support this scholarship because of a period I experienced when I found myself alone, unable to talk with my family as I hadn’t come out to them, and was rejected by the new friends I thought I’d made at the beginning of my adult life.”*

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Jeremy Round in the early 1980s: University of Hull

He continued: *“There are many types of isolation that all undergraduates can experience. I wanted to set something up specifically for LGBTQ+ students who may have particular experiences and who may need some financial support.”* The scholarships can be used to support students with accommodation costs, living expenses, books and other educational equipment that they may struggle to access otherwise.

Professor Becky Huxley-Binns, pro-vice-chancellor for education at the University of Hull, says that the institution is working *“incredibly hard to make sure all students feel comfortable and settled”*, adding: *“We hope these new scholarships help to remove some of the barriers facing people accessing higher education, and build on the University’s commitment to equality and inclusivity.”*

Students can [apply for the scholarship online ](https://www.hull.ac.uk/choose-hull/study-at-hull/money/awards/jeremy-round-lgbtq-scholarship?ref=scenemag.co.uk)and can contact the Fair Access Office via hefunding@hull.ac.uk or call 01482 463002 to discuss any questions. Anyone wishing to support these scholarships should contact The Development and Alumni Relations Office by emailing [Jonathan.greenwood@hull.ac.uk](mailto:Jonathan.greenwood@hull.ac.uk).

![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/hull-pride-600-400.jpg)

A Pride event in Hull