University Bursary - One Degree More

This grant is for young people under 25 to support the costs of studying their first undergraduate degree course at a UK university

Who is eligible to apply?

Our University Bursary is a £1,600 grant for each year of a degree course. It can help with general living expenses, travel costs, books etc. Provided a student’s circumstances remain the same, £1600 is paid for each academic year.

To be eligible to apply for the bursary you need to meet all of the below criteria:

    • you or your parents/guardians are receiving two means-tested benefits or two elements of Universal Credit
    • are aged between 17 and 24 years old
    • have lived in Wiltshire or Swindon for at least two years (If you are already at university your family home must be in Wiltshire or Swindon)
    • are eligible for funding through Student Finance England
    • are planning to study (or already studying) for your first undergraduate degree at a UK university/institution

    OR

    • are in the care of Wiltshire Council or Swindon Borough Council (Looked After Child - LAC)

    What can the bursary be used for?

    Bursaries can be used towards:

    • general living expenses
    • course costs
    • travel costs (excluding studying abroad)
    • books and equipment

    Further guidance on the programme is available here and we ask you to read it before starting your application.

    We have a limited number of bursaries to award each year, so being eligible does not guarantee that you will be awarded a grant. We may receive more applications than we can fund. We aim to award bursaries to those who will benefit most.

    This programme is now open for applications and closes on 5 April 2024.


    If you have any queries please contact us on 01380 738985 or email info@wiltshirecf.org.uk
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