Linbury Bursary

The Linbury bursary is available to support students from lower-income backgrounds cover the tuition fee funding gap for students enrolling in an Economics two-year course. This bursary is designed to bridge the difference between the UK home rate of fees and the maximum student loan available for tuition at non-fee capped institutions.

For students starting in September 2025, the tuition fee is £12,333 per year, while the maximum student loan available is £7,625 per year. The bursary will cover the shortfall through a credit on tuition fees, to ensure that eligible students can pursue their studies without financial barriers.

Criteria and eligibility

To qualify for the bursary, applicants must:

• Have met the standard entry requirements for their chosen course (e.g., A-Level grades or equivalent).
• Be a UK citizen.
• Be eligible for the full state loan, meaning their parental income is below £25,000 per year.

Matched courses

To qualify for the bursary, an application to one of the programmes listed below is required.

How to apply

Reminder: You need an application ID to submit an application for this bursary, which you receive after submitting your application to one of our courses. Ensure your course application is submitted before applying for our bursaries.