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Solent University

Carers bursary

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Any
Disciplines
1200 GBP
Grant
United Kingdom
Location
19 Jun 2027
Application deadline

About

The Carers Bursary supports undergraduate students at Solent University who have significant caring responsibilities. It provides financial assistance to help students continue their studies while balancing their caring role.

Overview

Scholarship type

Need based

Number of scholarships to award

Multiple

Grant

Bursary of £1,200

Scholarship coverage

  • tuition fee reduction

Description

The bursary is available to eligible undergraduate students who provide unpaid care for a family member or another person with an illness, disability, mental health condition or addiction. The award is intended to help reduce financial barriers to higher education.

Benefits

£1,200 non-repayable bursary.

Eligibility

  • Eligible students must be 'Home' fee status, be enrolled on a full time undergraduate course, have received the maximum maintenance loan that they are eligible for, and have significant caring responsibilities for a parent or immediate family member who they are either living with or living in close proximity to.
  • The person you are caring for must be receiving PIP.

Scholarship requirements

Disciplines

Any

Locations

United Kingdom

Nationality

British

Study experience required

High school

Age

Unknown

Application

Application deadline

19 Jun 2027

Applicants must submit an application through the Solent Student Hub and provide any required supporting evidence.

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