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Short course bursary

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

Award Summary

The Short Bursary, is an umbrella term for the following bursaries, comprising of 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 (2021/22 T&Cs to be updated soon).

     

    How do I apply?

    Applications available throughout the academic year, prior to Short Course start date.

     

    Further Information

    For further information and advice on this award please contact our Applicant Enquiries on +44 (0) 20 8223 3333 (Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm) or Live chat: Click the live chat icon in the bottom right of the screen.

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