Adam Bell Scholarship

The Adam Bell Scholarship recognises and celebrates students who make a significant contribution to the community of the University and/or who demonstrate qualities such as dedication, compassion to others, and resilience.

This may include students who:

Play for University teams;
Make a difference to others through small, everyday actions or just by being themselves;
Help others who are struggling on their course or who are having difficulty meeting deadlines.

Check your eligibility using our scholarships calculator

Scholarship amount

The Adam Bell Scholarship is worth £2,000.

Eligibility

Any student who is currently enrolled on a full-time programme at Edge Hill is eligible to be considered for this award in academic year 2022/23, excluding students on courses of one-year or less in duration and those in the final year of courses which are longer than one year.

Please note, it is not possible to receive multiple scholarships in recognition of the same achievement. If you have previously been awarded a scholarship by Edge Hill University, a different achievement must be outlined in any nominations for the Adam Bell Scholarship.

Permanent employees of the University, repeat year students and Erasmus students are not eligible for this award.

Adam Bell

Adam Bell worked as the first Scholarships Administrator, and subsequently as an Assistant Registrar, in Academic Registry at Edge Hill University until his sudden death in July 2011 from a brain haemorrhage at the age of 27.

Adam was a delightful young man with a zest for life, a philosophy of giving to those less fortunate, and with a really promising future ahead of him.

The personal qualities exemplified by Adam are reflected in the spirit and values of this scholarship.

Case studies

Discover more about the achievements and endeavours of Adam Bell scholars with our snapshots of a selection of previous winners.

Winifred Ali

Winifred has shown tremendous support and exceptional kindness to her fellow international students. She has helped them filling out administration forms, settling into campus, going shopping, understanding University procedures and practicing English.

Emily Hodgson

Emily set up the University’s first Nurse Society to create a social network for the student nurse community. The Student Nursing Times Award finalist is a national ambassador for children’s nursing and was invited to take part in the ‘We are the NHS’ campaign as a role model.

Rosie McKenna

Rosie has gained recognition from the NUS for her work lobbying MPs over the abolition of maintenance grants. Rosie has also been involved in national discussions on education policy, run campaigns on women’s issues, as well as supporting the needs of LBGTQ+ students.

Malachi Simmons

Malachi has been an inspirational member of the University’s all-male dance company, Edge FWD, as well as founding the Edge Hill Student Union’s Hip Hop Society, encouraging students of all levels of ability and experience to attend.

Olly Moores

Olly has shown selfless determination to overcome several health challenges, including hip reconstruction surgery and scoliosis of the spine, to volunteer and support children with disabilities and special educational needs in Lancashire. His dedication has led to him being named as a Young Achiever for the charity Barnado’s.

Husnain Shah

Husnain’s volunteer work as a mentor with Action for Children saw him paired with a seven-year-old boy who was estranged from his parents. The pair developed a great bond, with Husnain helping to improve the child’s mood and behaviour. He received an award from the Deputy Lord Mayor of Liverpool for his efforts.

How do I apply?

To be considered for the Adam Bell Scholarship, you will need to be nominated by an Edge Hill University student or a member of staff.

We encourage you to speak to your peers or your tutor to discuss your individual situation and your desire to be nominated.

To nominate someone for the Adam Bell Scholarship, you need to complete and submit our Adam Bell Scholarship Nomination Form. This is a shared nomination form for both the University Scholarship and Adam Bell Scholarship.

Nominations for the Adam Bell Scholarship are due to open in early 2023. Please keep checking this page for updates about how and when nominations can be submitted.

A selection panel will judge all nominations received.

Contact us

If you have any queries about the Adam Bell Scholarship, you can get in touch with us at [email protected] and we will be happy to assist you.