Partially funded

Widening Participation Bursary

St Mary's University, Twickenham, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

The Widening Participation Bursary goes to a small group of first-year (level 4) home students who meet specific criteria. It is paid directly to the student and is discretionary.

Award Information

  • Home/UK student.
  • Enrolling on a full-time undergraduate or eligible PGCE programme starting September 2026.
  • Declared on the UCAS application (or the St Mary's enrolment form for non-UCAS entrants) having received free school meals at any point in the last six years.
  • Active Student Finance (Student Loans Company) account and receiving a maintenance and/or tuition fee loan.
  • Up to £2,000 per year, applied to each year of the degree (maximum three years for an undergraduate degree).
  • Additional one-year funding may be available on progression to a PGCE without a Department for Education bursary.
  • Paid in two instalments across the academic year (January and April).

The expression of interest form for 2026 entry is open until the end of November 2026; the University may close the bursary earlier once funding is allocated.

  1. Check you meet the eligibility criteria.
  2. Complete the expression of interest form on the bursary page.
  3. Maintain an active Student Finance account.

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How selection works

Discretionary; an expression of interest does not guarantee an award.

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