Financial Support for Prospective Students: The Undergraduate Bursary Scheme 2025/26

The University of Bradford is excited to announce the Undergraduate Bursary Scheme for the 2025/26 academic year, aimed at providing financial assistance to home students from low-income backgrounds. This initiative reflects the university’s commitment to making higher education accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstances.

About the Undergraduate Bursary Scheme

The Undergraduate Bursary Scheme offers a cash bursary to home students whose family incomes are under £30,000 annually. This generous support is designed to help alleviate some of the financial pressures associated with attending university, allowing students to focus more on their studies.

Key Details

• Bursary Amount:
  • Year 1: £500
  • Year 2: £600
  • Year 3 and subsequent years: £700
• Payment Schedule: Bursaries are paid in the last week of March directly into the student’s bank account via the Student Loans Company.

Who Can Apply?

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Undergraduate Bursary Scheme, students must meet the following requirements:

• New Students: Must be starting at the University of Bradford in the 2025/26 academic year.
• Home and EU Students: Must be paying Home fees and studying full-time.
• Family Income: Must have a family income of under £30,000, as assessed by the relevant student finance service.
• Course Fees: Students must be paying the full course fee, which is currently £9,250 for standard degree courses.
• Engagement: Students must be fully engaged with their programme of study, including attending lectures, submitting coursework, and taking exams.

Application Process

The application process for the Undergraduate Bursary Scheme is straightforward. Eligible students do not need to apply directly for the bursary. Instead, the university will automatically identify qualifying students using information from the Student Loans Company. However, students must be financially assessed by July 31, 2025, to receive their bursary for the academic year starting in September 2025.

Why Choose the University of Bradford?

The University of Bradford is dedicated to supporting its students in every possible way. With initiatives like the Undergraduate Bursary Scheme, the university aims to remove financial barriers and ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed academically. This bursary not only helps with educational costs but also empowers students to fully engage in their university experience without the burden of financial stress.