Short course bursary
Short course bursary
Award Summary
The Short Bursary is an umbrella term for the following bursaries, comprising a total award of £200 for students with ‘Home’ student status. The award will be credited to your UEL student account.
- New Beginnings
- Introduction to Law and Criminology
Eligibility Summary
You will be able to apply for an award if you meet all of the following criteria:
- You are studying a taster module of between 10% and 50% of a full-time course, and have no previous experience of Higher Education.
- You are fee-assessed as a Home student.
Furthermore, you will be eligible for the New Beginnings bursary, if you receive one of the benefits listed below in the qualifying criteria:
- Gross Income (before tax) below £18,200 (£26,000 with partner)
Or receive one of the following qualifying benefits:
- Income Related Employment Support Allowance (ESA)
- Income-Based Jobseekers’ Allowance (not Contribution-based)
- Income Support
- Housing Benefit/ Local Housing Allowance
- Council Tax Benefit
- Universal Credit
- Working Tax Credit
- Subsistence from your Local Authority (Care Leavers Only)
Application forms and associated proofs must be submitted within the specified deadline.
For more details see our full terms and conditions (T&Cs to be updated soon).
How do I apply?
Applications are available throughout the academic year, before the Short Course start date.
Further Information
For further information and advice on this award please contact our Applicant Engagement team on +44 (0) 20 8223 3333 (Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm) or Live chat: Click the live chat icon in the bottom right of the screen.