Young Independent Student Bursary

A non-repayable cash award of £1,000 for students who have previously lived in care, a foyer, are estranged from their biological parents (usually for a period of 12 months or more), young adult carers or young refugees. Please note students who choose to live in University-owned accommodation will receive an additional award of £500 paid directly to their rent account.

Eligibility Summary

New and continuing home undergraduate students who have previously lived in care, a foyer, who are estranged from their parents, young adult carers or young refugees.

You must be:

• fee-assessed as a home student
• studying full-time and paying fees of £9,250 per year
• aged under 25 at the start of your course
• in receipt of a Student Finance Maintenance loan

Please note: Students will need to provide evidence to show they have lived in care or have lived in a foyer during the year before commencing study at UEL. Estranged students will need to provide evidence to show that they are currently estranged from their biological or adoptive parent/s.