Featured byCardiff Metropolitan University
Overview
Scholarship type
Need based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
Up to £1,000 (full-time)
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The Student Carers Bursary is available to Home students in their first year at Cardiff Metropolitan University who meet the Carers Trust definition of a student carer.
Alongside financial support, recipients receive a dedicated staff mentor, access to money and welfare advice, and additional wellbeing and disability support services. The bursary is not available to students studying at franchised colleges or partner institutions.
Benefits
Up to £1,000 for full-time students.
Up to £500 for part-time students.
Dedicated staff mentor.
Access to money and welfare advice services.
Eligibility
- Must be enrolled at Cardiff Metropolitan University.
- Must have Home fee status.
- Must be in the first year of study.
- Must meet the Carers Trust definition of a student carer (providing unpaid care for a friend or family member due to illness, disability, mental health issues, or addiction).
- Must provide confirmation from a professional (e.g. GP, social worker) verifying the caring role.
- Students at franchised colleges or partner institutions are not eligible.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United Kingdom
Nationality
British
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
Not specified
Contact the University's Student Services team to discuss eligibility and request an application form.
Complete and submit the application form.
Provide professional evidence confirming your caring responsibilities.
Applications may be submitted in English or Welsh.