Care Leavers' and Estranged Students' Bursary

A bursary of £1,000 a year and, £500 on graduation is available for all undergraduate and postgraduate taught students who: Commence/commenced their undergraduate or postgraduate taught master's degree at Keele in or after September 2018, are classed as a 'home' student for fee status purposes, are under the age of 25 at the start of their course at Keele. AND Have spent at least 13 weeks in care (e.g. foster care or children's home) since the age of 14 and were in care on their 16th birthday OR Were privately fostered until the age of 16 or were 'looked after' until they were subject to a Special Guardianship Order OR Have been assessed as independent by Student Finance England or other local authority, because they are estranged from their parents or guardian. Postgraduate students must provide evidence from a professional person who can confirm their estrangement. In order to be eligible at postgraduate level, you must be studying a minimum of a Master's qualification modular courses and the Postgraduate Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma are not eligible. This bursary will be awarded in addition to any other financial support or awards that students are entitled to from the University or your Local Authority. Students studying on a part time basis or a professional postgraduate course are eligible for a pro-rata award.