AVSH Scholarship

Gurman graduated from Kingston University in 2005 with a BA in Business Studies. He then began his career at the pan European ad network, Adlink Internet Media, where he had completed a placement as part of his degree.

Just six months after joining, he launched the company's performance division and honed his expertise in ad tech, analysis and optimisation. Gurman subsequently led the establishment of online ad network A&NY Media for publisher group Associated Northcliffe Media. He also co-founded MiQ in 2010. Under his leadership as CEO, MiQ has maintained a 95% employee retention rate, more than twice the industry average.

Gurman speaks regularly with Kingston University students on the benefits of studying on a placement year and is a passionate advocate for improving social mobility and access to education.

To be considered, you must:

• Have received an offer to study either Business Management BSc (Hons) or International Business BSc (Hons) or a joint-honours degree including one of these courses
• Be classed as 'home' for fees purposes
• Be studying a 4 year ‘sandwich'/placement year course

Priority will be given to applicants who meet the criteria of our care leavers support programme:

• You are under the age of 25 and have spent any amount of time in local authority care (such as foster care, or residential children's homes). View more about Kingston University's support for Care Leavers and Care experienced students.
• You are under the age of 25 and are estranged from your family. This means you have experienced a permanent breakdown in the relationship with your parents, for a significant period of time (usually for a minimum of 12 months). This definition includes students who may have been a foyer resident or living in hostel accommodation, have been disowned, or if both parents are deceased. Find out more about support for estranged students.
• You are aged 25 and under and have significant unpaid caring responsibilities for a family member or close friend who has a long-term or terminal illness, disability, mental health condition, is elderly or frail, or who struggles with addiction or substance misuse. View more about Kingston University's support for young adult carers.

However, we also encourage applications from those who meet the following criteria:

• They are the first generation in their family to progress to higher education (i.e. if a brother or sister has been to university, they are still eligible)
• Mature students (aged 21 or over on 1 September before the course begins) who do not currently hold a bachelor's degree
• Have a family household income of less than £25,000 per year
• Identify as being disabled or have a specific learning difference
• They are entering higher education with a BTEC as their main qualification

Please note Kingston University reserves the right to withdraw or amend a scholarship without prior notification. Scholarships are offered subject to funding and availability.