We offer financial support from underrepresented groups to help students access higher education.
This support includes a bursary of £500 for those students who meet criteria such as;
- When a student’s household income is less than £25,000.
- When a student has accessed Free School Meals during their secondary education.
- When a student is care experienced.
- Where a student is from a postcode area where young people are less likely to go to university.
We also offer support for eligible students who require financial support to access IT equipment and enrichment activities as part of their learning programme.
Application Forms will be provided to eligible students based on the information supplied through enrolment and Student Finance England.
Aimed at supporting low income, high deprivation or students with disabilities to complete additional qualifications or to engage in industry-specific development which will support their future career. There will be a number of employability bursaries available in this academic year. Students can apply for this bursary to support their employability ambitions and enhance their CVs. The award is up to a maximum of £300 per application.
Applications will only be considered from enrolled students. To be considered, all students must follow the college procedure which includes the completion and submission of an application form, available from Student Services, or by completion of an electronic application through PayMyStudent. All applications must be submitted with supporting documents, such as Student Finance award notice, bank statements and other evidence were applicable. Guidance will be given as required.
The successful assessment of an application, will be followed by a Request Form to ascertain your support requirements. This will then be reviewed and confirmation of the decision outcome will be made via email.
Please note that bursary funds are limited and funding may be closed before the end of the academic year once the allocations have been made.
HE Financial Support Application Form
Applications will only be considered from enrolled students. To be considered, all students must follow the college procedure which includes the completion and submission of a Student Financial Awards application form via Pay My Student with supporting documents, such as student finance awards notice, 3 months bank statements and other evidence were applicable. This will be followed by a short advisory interview.
Please note all bursary funds are limited and any bursaries applications and hardship funding may be closed before the end of the academic year once the allocations have been made.
For applications to be considered, all students must follow the college procedure which includes the completion and submission of a Student Financial Awards application form as well as any required supporting documents. Applications can be accessed via our PayMyStudent Portal. Alternatively, you can download a paper copy of our application form which can be found below. This can be returned as a digital copy to bursaries@bishopburton.ac.uk OR as a paper copy to Student Services. The successful completion of the application form will be followed by and advisory questionnaire to ascertain your requirements.
Download the UCBB Application Form..
Childcare Bursary may be available through Student Finance England for Higher Education students with dependant children in registered or accredited childcare. It cannot be claimed for if a student is already claiming the childcare element of the Working Tax Credit from the HMRC.
This is an award for students with children under the age of five. It covers the 15% of the childcare costs that the student’s Student Finance England (SFE) Childcare Grant does not, and is paid directly to the childcare provider. This support is to cover the student’s days of timetabled attendance only, and is subject to available funds.
The Student Opportunity Fund may be able to offer help with childcare costs for those who have a shortfall in their Childcare Grant. Please contact Student Services regarding eligibility and how to apply by calling 01964 553114 or emailing bursaries@bishopburton.ac.uk.
If you are a full-time student with dependent children, you may be entitled to help from the Parents' Learning Allowance through Student Finance England. This extra finance (along with the Childcare Grant) can help pay for childcare and other costs related to your course.
You may be entitled receive between £50 and £2024 per year for course-related costs, which is paid in three instalments and is paid on top of other student finance you may receive. You can apply through Student Finance England.
