Young Independent Student Bursary

Young Independent Student Bursary at University of East London

Young Independent Student Bursary at University of East London

Available

About the Scholarship

Welcome to our scholarship program! This is your gateway to a world of opportunities, where your passion and dedication meet financial support. Our scholarships are designed to empower students and professionals in their pursuit of excellence in a wide range of fields.

  • Funding AmountGBP ( 1000 )
  • 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

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.

Selection Process

Refugee/asylum status

How to Apply

Please see the Bursary Intranet page for more information and the application form.

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