Partially funded

Care Leaver and Estranged Student Fund

University of Northampton, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

Financial support for care leavers and estranged students towards course and living costs. International students are not eligible.

Award Information

  • Under 25 on the first day of the first academic year.
  • Home student on a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course.
  • In care or under a care order for at least 13 weeks since age 14, or estranged from parents, with supporting letter or evidence.
  • Not living with or financially supported by parents (reduced support if a care leaver lives with parents).
  • 2025/26 entrants: £500 payment plus a further £500 in early summer for accommodation or other costs.
  • 2020/21 to 2024/25 entrants: £1,500 in three instalments.
  1. Complete the Care Leaver/Estranged Student Fund application form on the Student Hub.
  2. Attach supporting evidence.
  3. A Student Services member contacts applicants to discuss finances.

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Documents you will need

  • Letter from Local Authority, support or social worker, or evidence of estrangement

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