External bursary funding

The Save the Student Bursary is aimed at helping prospective students from low-income and disadvantaged backgrounds access the essential items they need to begin their university journey.

Save the Student awards £750 to six new students – a total of £4,500, jointly funded by their partners at JS Group. 

The funding is administered via the JS Group's award-winning Aspire Cash service, ensuring a quick, easy and secure delivery of the funds. Students will be able to use the bursary to purchase laptops, bedding, kitchenware, and other university essentials.

Eligibility

Students must be:

• UK domiciled
• Starting an undergraduate degree course in the coming academic year
• Paying home fees of £9350
• Have a household income of £40,000 or less
• Have an open UK bank account

How to apply

Full details can be found here - please note that entries for 2025/6 are now closed.

Key dates:

Entries for 2025/6 are now closed, check back ahead of the next academic year for updates.