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Overview
Scholarship type
Need based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
Between £500 and £1000
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The support is available through the KU Cares programme for students aged 25 or under who have significant unpaid caring responsibilities for a family member or close friend. The package is designed to help young adult carers successfully access and complete higher education by providing financial, practical and wellbeing support.
Benefits
A Young Adult Carer Bursary of between £500 and £1000, depending on your household income.
Eligibility
You’re eligible for support if you are:
- Aged 25 or under at the time of enrolment
- Assessed as a ‘home' student by the university
- Enrolled on an undergraduate course or a PGCE
- Eligible for the full maintenance loan from Student Finance
- Able to provide a letter from a carers network, local authority or a professional (such as a GP or teacher) to prove your young adult carer status
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United Kingdom
Nationality
British
Study experience required
High school
Age
Under 25
Application
Application deadline
Not specified
Applicants must contact the KU Cares team and provide evidence of their young adult carer status.