As part of the government's Excellence Challenge initiative, funds have been made available to encourage students from low income families who have the ability to benefit from higher education, but may be prevented by cost. The bursaries can be awarded to students prior to the start of their course but funds can not be released until they have enrolled. The University can arrange to pay the bursary either as a lump sum at the start of the year or in instalments if the student prefers. You must be a 'home' student - one who meets certain conditions which also apply to eligibility for a student loan. You must be aged under 21 at the start of the course.
Nursing students can apply for a bursary regardless of funding.
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