Care Leaver Bursary

The bursary is paid in three instalments throughout the year, for each year of study (based on progression to the next level of study). This is given to you in addition to the financial support you will receive from your local authority and any student finance you may be eligible for (your grants and loans).

We can also offer a full 365-day accommodation contract to any care leaver who needs it. You can request this directly on your accommodation application.

You may not want or need additional support while you're studying with us, however the following is also available:

pre-entry advice

funding application support (liaising with your funding body where necessary) and support with budgeting through our online learning tool Blackbullion

liaison with your local authority (with your permission) to ensure a smooth transition and to ensure the right support is in place for you

support in applying for additional sources of funding, such as Delayed Funding Loans and the University Hardship Fund

referral to other University services to ensure that you are getting the right support

referral to external specialist services where needed.

Eligibility

To apply for one of these bursary's you must:

be a full-time student

be a home student entitled to student funding from SFE, SFW, SFNI or SAAS.

be under the age of 25

have been in care on or after your 16th birthday and have been in care for at least 13 weeks since the age of 14

provide evidence of your status as a care leaver such as a letter from your personal adviser/social worker/pathway worker. If you are unsure of the evidence needed to confirm your circumstances, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.