Care Experienced Bursary | University of Essex

The Care Experienced Bursary for 2024-2025 will open in the month of November.

This bursary is offered as part of our commitment to accessibility and widening participation for higher education and to support students without family support.

If you're a new or continuing undergraduate or postgraduate student who was in UK local authority care at any point in your life and for any period of time, you could be eligible for a bursary of up to £1,500.

We also offer an Estranged Bursary. Estrangement is different to being Care Experienced. If you don’t meet the eligibility criteria below, please check the terms and conditions for the Estranged Bursary to ensure you apply to the correct fund.

The bursary will open after the first term.

How to apply

Ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria above
Carefully read the guidance notes
Register for the Blackbullion online money management website
Click the ‘Funding’ tab and select ‘UoE Care Experienced and Estranged Bursary’
Submit your signed declaration form and supporting evidence

Full details

Please read the full terms and conditions for your entry year before applying for a university fund. They contain important information about eligibility, evidence required and how to apply.