Partially funded

Care Leavers Bursary

Canterbury Christ Church University, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

The Care Leavers Bursary gives care leavers on undergraduate or PGCE courses at CCCU £1,200 for each year of study, up to £4,800 over four years.

It can cover a foundation year or PGCE but not apprenticeships, and is not paid in repeat years.

Award Information

  • On an undergraduate or PGCE course (not apprenticeships).
  • Under 25 years of age.
  • In care or a care leaver.
  • Living in the UK, with the UK as your main residence.
  • Looked after under a Care Order at age 16 for at least 13 weeks, or recognised by the Foyer Federation or otherwise homeless.
  • Annual household income of £25,000 or less.
  • Course fees above £6,355 (full-time) or £4,765 (part-time).
  • Not receiving other CCCU financial support, including the CCCU Grant (other than in a repeat year).
  • Able to provide proof of the above if asked, usually through your local authority.
  • £1,200 per academic year (pro rata for part-time study).
  • Up to £4,800 over four years of study.
  • Paid in three instalments over the academic year.
  • If you live in University-owned accommodation, 50% is automatically allocated to accommodation costs; you can choose to put the full amount towards accommodation.
  1. Declare your care leaver status on your UCAS application.
  2. The Student Wellbeing team contacts you to verify your status and eligibility.
  3. Once confirmed, the team recommends you for the bursary payment.

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Documents you will need

  • Proof of care leaver status and eligibility if asked, usually via your local authority.

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