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Short course bursary

Open to eligible students on our short courses such as New Beginnings and Introduction to Law and Criminology.

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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.

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