Many external organisations provide funding to prospective and current students for tuition fees, maintenance and research expenses.
The Student Disability Association Fund
The Student Disability Assistance Fund helps students with disabilities to keep up with their studies. The maximum award amount is £500. Students must be on a full-time course.
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UK Fulbright Awards
For UK citizens, the Fulbright Commission offers a variety of grants and places on programmes in the US. Scholars are selected through a rigorous application process and receive a high level of support ranging from visa processing and health insurance to a comprehensive pre-departure orientation.
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Funds for Women Graduates
This educational charity offers Foundation Grants to help female graduates with their living expenses (not fees) while registered for study or research.
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The Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust
The Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust offers undergraduate bursaries designed to provide support to UK students in financial need, who have a parent or spouse, or who they themselves work:
- In the Grocery Industry
- In a Community Pharmacy or as a registered Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician
- As a Commercial Traveller, and;
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The Sir Richard Stapley Educational Trust
The Sir Richard Stapley Educational Trust supports mature students taking postgraduate degrees in any subject, plus students taking medicine or veterinary sciences as a second degree.
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The Kent County Society
The Association of Men of Kent, Kentish Men and Fair Maids of Kent provides financial assistance towards course expenses for students from Kent studying in Kent.
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The Hockerill Foundation
The foundation makes individual grants of £500 to £1,000 for teacher training with a priority in Religious Education. Its awards are based on financial circumstances. It may also offer grants for other first degree courses and some further education courses. Applications are accepted from December for the following year.
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Charis
Charis works with utility companies and local authorities to deliver hardship funds, rebate schemes and social tariffs to people who are struggling to pay their bills. Charis's schemes provide financial assistance as well as essential household items.
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Walcot Foundation
The Walcot Foundation provides grants to low-income Lambeth residents, mainly under 30 years old, to help with further education. Grants can help with the costs of a first degree or a first vocational (work-related) qualification and can cover costs such as course fees, travel costs, books, equipment and childcare.
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Blueprint
At My , we understand that navigating the future can be daunting, especially for young people. That's why we've created a vibrant online portal brimming with resources, events, bursaries and career opportunities to help kickstart your dream career. Whether you're seeking inspiration, practical advice, or a supportive community, My Blueprint for All is here for you. Check out our video below to find out more.
are now live and ready for students to make an application to receive £2,500 to support them through their next year of study. In order to apply, students must:
- Have a My Blueprint for All profile (this is free and easy to set up )
- Be a person of diverse ethnic heritage aged 18-30.
- Be a UK citizen (Non-international students only)
- Have a combined household income of £30,000 or less
- Have started or plan to start a higher education course (undergraduate degree or masters)
- Be studying or applying to study in the following fields: architecture, architectural design & technology, interior architecture, interior design, landscape architecture and architectural engineering.