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Care Leaver Bursary
University Rank:#701
Care Leaver Bursary
Available
About
- Funding AmountGBP ( 1500 )
- Funding Durationyearly
- Apply Date2024-2025
- GenderBoth
- Destination CountriesUnited Kingdom
- Scholarship TypesTuition Fees
- CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom
Study LevelsBachelor, Diploma Certificate, Diploma, Certificate, Advanced Diploma, Foundation, Career Based/Vocational
DegreesAll
Requirements
Additional Requirements
This bursary is offered as part of our commitment to accessibility and widening participation for higher education. It is worth £1,500 per year for up to three or four years (depending on the length of your course). It is paid in cash and does not need to be repaid. You get a further £200 in the final year to support the costs of attending graduation.
You will need to meet the following criteria to be eligible for the Care Leaver Bursary:
- You are a UK student aged 25 or under.
- You have been in the care of the local authority for at least 52 consecutive weeks immediately prior to the start of your University of Greenwich course.
- You are an undergraduate student at any of our three campuses or Partner Colleges, where your tuition fees are paid directly to the University of Greenwich.
- You qualify for the maximum level of means-tested government maintenance or special support grants.
Eligible part-time students will receive this on a pro-rata basis subject to the number of credits they are studying.
How to Apply
To apply for this bursary, please email [email protected] with the following:
Your full name
Your Student Banner ID number
Your Student Support Notification letter from Student Finance England
A signed letter on local authority headed paper from your leaving care team which confirms your previous care arrangements.