Partially funded

Enhanced Chamberlain Award for Care Leavers

University of Birmingham, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

Extra financial support for care leavers starting an undergraduate degree at Birmingham, as an alternative to the standard Chamberlain Award. It can be taken as an accommodation fee waiver or as cash.

Award Information

  • Leaving care, as confirmed by a letter from the care leavers team or personal advisor under the Children (Leaving Care) Act.
  • Undergraduate (bachelor) student at Birmingham.
  • A new application is needed for each year of study.
  • Accommodation fee waiver of up to £9,848 for University-owned accommodation; any extra cost is the student's.
  • Or an enhanced cash bursary of £3,500 for those living off campus, in partner accommodation or already receiving accommodation support, paid in two instalments of £1,750 in January and May.
  • Applies to all years of study.
  1. Complete the online application form each year.
  2. Provide a care leaver confirmation letter.
  3. Funding, Graduation and Awards contacts you by email within four weeks.

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Documents you will need

Confirmation letter from the 18+ Care Leavers Team.

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