Breaking down barriers in the counselling professions

The Metanoia Full Tuition Scholarship is a flagship initiative designed to widen access to counselling training and support the next generation of diverse practitioners.

At Metanoia, we believe the future of the psychological professions depends on who has the opportunity to enter them. Too often, talented individuals face financial, social, or systemic barriers that make professional training feel out of reach.

This scholarship has been created to help change that.

Each year, one outstanding student will receive a fully funded place on the BSc (Hons) Counselling programme, with 100% of tuition fees covered for the full three-year duration of the course.

More than financial support, the scholarship is an investment in future practitioners whose perspectives, experiences, and ambitions will help shape a more inclusive and accessible mental health landscape.

Successful applicants will join a supportive and forward-thinking learning community at Metanoia Institute, developing the skills, confidence, and professional identity needed to make a meaningful impact through counselling.

Eligibility

The Metanoia Full Tuition Scholarship is open to individuals applying for the BSc (Hons) Counselling programme who:

• Meet the entry requirements for the course
• Are not currently enrolled as a Metanoia student
• Face financial, social, cultural, or systemic barriers to accessing higher education or professional training
• Demonstrate a strong motivation to make a difference through counselling and psychotherapy

Applicants must also meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Live in an IMD Decile 1 or 2 area
• Be in receipt of Universal Credit
• Be in receipt of Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
• Be a care leaver
• Be the first in their family to enter higher education
• Have lived experience of discrimination or long-term barriers to opportunity

How to apply

We’ve designed the application process to be as simple and accessible as possible.

To apply, you will:

• Complete a short online eligibility check
• Submit a brief response to the question: Why does becoming a counsellor matter to you and how would this scholarship enable you to make a difference?

Responses can be submitted in:

• Written format (up to 500 words)
• Audio
• Video

You should also submit your application for the BSc (Hons) Counselling programme at the same time as your scholarship application.