University wide funding (bursaries)

Care Leavers bursary

An annual bursary of £2,000 for new UK students in addition to entitlements to other bursaries. The amount is payable for the duration of the course.

To be eligible, applicants must:

Be domiciled in the UK, and have been in Local Authority care for a minimum of three months
Have proof of being in care from an official source such as a Local Authority (LA)
Be enrolled on a full-time undergraduate degree programme of study at Plymouth University (including NHS sponsored programmes), but not undertaking a foundation degree at a partner college
Be a new student i.e. you do not already hold a degree
Be eligible for the full maintenance grant
Have a household income of less than £40,000
Have a household income of less than £40,000

Applicants may also be eligible for our National Scholarship Programme.

For further information on University of Plymouth bursaries contact the Student Funding Unit at studentfunding@plymouth.ac.uk

For Care Leavers Bursary comments, concerns or application concerns or to make a referral please contact Nadine Johns.

For concerns relating to accommodation contact marian.hayes@plymouth.ac.uk

National Scholarship Programme

The National Scholarship Programme is a new initiative aimed at low-income students and funded by both the Government and universities/colleges.

For further information please visit our National Scholarship Programme 2012-13 page.

Santander Scholarships

A number of Santander Scholarships are now open for applications from current students, and in some cases staff as well.

There are 11 scholarships across four categories, each worth up to £5,000. Full details and application forms can be found at www.plymouth.ac.uk/santander.

Plymouth University Retention Fund /
Higher Education Access to Learning Fund
2012/2013

If you are in significant hardship, either because of extra costs you have to meet, or due to an overall shortfall of income, you may be able to receive help from the Plymouth University Retention Fund or the HE Access to Learning Fund.

The Funds provide discretionary financial assistance to students to help them to access and remain in Higher Education, particularly those students who need financial help to meet extra costs that cannot be met from other sources of support. The Funds can help to alleviate unexpected financial hardship. Students who may be considering leaving Higher Education because of financial problems are particularly encouraged to apply.

For further information please visit our Plymouth Retention Fund/ HE Access to Learning Fund page.