University Centre Blackburn College Bursary (UCBC Bursary)

UCBC Bursary at a glance

You get about 585 EUR per year (£500) while you study at University Centre Blackburn College (UCBC) in North West England. A bursary is a grant you do not pay back. It helps cover extra study costs that other grants and loans do not reach, so you can stay on your course. It is paid each year for as long as you keep meeting the conditions. Funds are limited, so awards go on a first-come, first-served basis.

Who can apply

• Where you study: You are on a higher education course at University Centre Blackburn College. All subjects qualify.
• Financial need: You come from a low-income household or face an unexpected money problem. Students with children, single parents and mature students with existing money commitments get priority.
• Attendance: You attend at least 80% of your classes.
• Coursework: You have handed in all your assignments and are up to date.
• Performance: You do strong work in your subject.

How to apply

You apply through the college's Student Finance Team, known as 'The Hub'. Your case is judged on financial need and how well you fit your course. Because funds are limited and given out first come, first served, apply as early as you can.

How realistic are your chances?

This award is open only to UCBC students, so the group who can apply is small and the field is far narrower than for national scholarships. If you clearly meet the attendance and coursework rules and can show real financial need, your prospects are good. The main risk is timing: funds run out, so applying early matters most.