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Overview
Scholarship type
Need based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
£500 per academic year.
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The bursary supports young adult carers under the age of 25 who regularly look after a relative or friend because of a disability, chronic or terminal illness, mental health condition, or alcohol or drug addiction or dependency.
Benefits
A non-repayable bursary of £500 per academic year.
Eligibility
You are classed as a young adult carer if you are a carer under 25 who looks after a relative or friend, of any age, due to:
- disability
- chronic or terminal illness
- mental health problems
- alcohol or drug addiction or dependency
If you are over 25 and have caring responsibilities or if you are unsure if you qualify as a Young Adult Carer.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United Kingdom
Nationality
British
Study experience required
High school
Age
Under 25
Application
Application deadline
Not specified
To apply for the Young Adult Carer's Bursary:
Check you are eligible by reading the Young Adult Carer bursary terms and conditions. Students need to have a household income below £60,000, as assessed by the Student Loans Company.
Complete the Young Adult Carer's Bursary application form. Please select the bursary from the options listed in point three of the form.