Partially funded

BU Care Leavers Bursary

Bournemouth University, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

The BU Care Leavers Bursary gives extra financial support to new undergraduates who have been in full-time care for three months or longer at any point in the last five years. It never has to be repaid and can be spent on anything you need while at university.

For students starting Year 1 in 2027/28 it is worth up to £9,000 over three years (up to £12,000 with a Foundation Year at the higher £10,050 fee). It is paid every year you study at BU, except placement years, as long as you still meet the criteria.

Care leavers are also guaranteed BU accommodation and may be eligible for the separate Unite Foundation Scholarship.

Award Information

  • In care for 3 months or more in the last 5 years.
  • Home fee status.
  • Living in England and ordinarily resident in England for three years before the course start date. Students ordinarily resident in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland are excluded.
  • Eligible for both the Tuition Fee Loan and Maintenance Loan from Student Finance England.
  • A new student joining in September 2027 on a full- or part-time BU undergraduate course, or the Wiltshire College Salisbury BA (Hons) Film Production and Cinematography (HNC/HND excluded).
  • Paying the higher tuition fee of £10,050 if studying a Foundation Year.
  • Household income of £25,000 or less, reassessed each year.
  • Up to £9,000 over three years of study.
  • Up to £12,000 with a Foundation Year.
  • £3,000 for a one-year top-up degree.
  • Pro-rata for part-time study.
  • Paid on a virtual prepaid card in nine instalments from October to June.
  • For new students starting in September 2027. No application deadline.
  1. Apply to Student Finance England and provide evidence that you are a care leaver.
  2. Give consent for Student Finance England to share this information with BU.
  3. BU awards the bursary automatically. Part-time applicants contact AskBU to be assessed.

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Documents you will need

  • Evidence of care leaver status, supplied to Student Finance England.

How selection works

Automatic for all students meeting the criteria.

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