Kingston graduate Gurman Hundal is offering a scholarship for a student studying either Business Management BSc (Hons) or International Business BSc (Hons), including covering tuition fees for a placement year.
The deadline to apply is 11:30pm on Sunday 1 September 2024.
Gurman set up the AVSH Scholarship – named after his sons – to promote equal access to University for those from a care experienced, estranged, or young carer background. The scholarship is for:
The successful scholar will be supported by Kingston University's placement team to help them find a placement. If you have any questions about the placement year, email Paula Neal.
After graduating from Kingston University in 2005 with a BA in Business Studies, Gurman began his career at the pan European ad network Adlink Internet Media, where he had completed a placement as part of his degree.
There, he launched the company's performance division just six months after joining the organization, and honed his expertise in ad tech, analysis, and optimization. Gurman subsequently led the establishment of online ad network A&NY Media for publisher group Associated Northcliffe Media.
Seeing both opportunity and demand for more transparent models in real-time advertising, Gurman co-founded MiQ in 2010. Under his leadership as CEO, MiQ has maintained a 95% employee retention rate, more than twice the industry average.
In 2017, Gurman was named the winner of a Gold Stevie Award in the Executive of the Year in the Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations category at the 15th Annual American Business Awards. Gurman speaks regularly with Kingston students on the benefits of studying a placement year and is a passionate advocate for improving social mobility and access to education.
To be considered, you must:
Priority will be given to applicants who meet the criteria of our KUCares programme:
However, we also encourage applications from those who meet the following backgrounds under-represented in Higher Education:
Alternative scholarships are available for UK students and international students.
Other financial support is also available for postgraduate students.
Please note, Kingston University reserves the right to withdraw or amend a scholarship without prior notification. Scholarships are offered subject to funding and availability.
If you have any questions about the application and selection procedure, please contact us at development@kingston.ac.uk.
If you have any queries regarding the AVSH Scholarship, please email development@kingston.ac.uk.