The University of Buckingham Bursary

UK students with a financial need applying for a two-year undergraduate degree can get up to £9,500.

About the bursary

This unique bursary worth up to £9,500 are limited in number but offer a valuable opportunity for students seeking higher education by reducing financial barriers. Enabling students to fully immerse themselves in the rich cultural opportunities that university life provides beyond academic achievements by helping close the tuition funding gap at the University of Buckingham.

These early-bird bursaries are available exclusively to students who apply at least two months before registration day and can illustrate significant financial need.

How it works

The bursary is worth up to £9,500 over the degree and students receive this as a termly reduction in tuition fees.

Criteria and eligibility

To be eligible for this bursary, candidates need to be:

  • a full-time, UK undergraduate student on a two-year programme
  • not undertaking a placement year
  • in receipt of a maintenance loan of £7,500 or more or can illustrate significant financial hardship.

Matched courses

To qualify for the scholarship, an application to one of the following 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.

September 2025 entry

Bursaries for courses commencing September 2025 are now available to apply for.


January 2026 entry

The bursary application form for courses commencing January 2026 is not yet available.

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