Partially funded

University of Gloucestershire Care Leavers Scholarship

University of Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

The Care Leavers Scholarship offers students of Home status who have been in UK local authority care up to £6,895 per year in 2026/27. It combines a tuition fee waiver with a living or accommodation bursary.

Award Information

  • In local authority care in the UK for 3 months or more between age 14 and school-leaving age (18).
  • New entrant for 2026/27, entering full-time undergraduate study at level 4, 5 or 6.
  • Home student for fee purposes, liable for full tuition fees of £9,790.
  • Under 25 at entry.
  • No equivalent or higher qualification already held.
  • Not studying on a franchise, hybrid or validated course at another institution.
  • Keep in touch with the Care Leaver Contact each year.
  • 50% tuition fee waiver for each year of full-time study. Students should still apply for the full £9,790 tuition fee loan; the University tells Student Finance if a lower loan is needed.
  • Bursary towards living or accommodation costs, paid as discounted halls fees or cash for private accommodation: £1,000 in the final year (Level 6), rising to £2,000 with an average Level 5 mark of 60% or more.
  • Paid in three instalments: for September 2026 entry, 25% end Nov 2026, 25% end Feb 2027, 50% end May 2027.
  • Placement year: only the 50% fee waiver applies.
  1. Email Susana Franklyn, the University's Care Leavers contact, at [email protected] to discuss eligibility and how to apply.
  2. Provide a letter from a Social Worker or Personal Adviser confirming the care period.

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Documents you will need

  • Letter from a Social Worker or Personal Adviser confirming at least 3 months in local authority care between 14 and 18.

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