University of Bradford - Care Experienced Students' Grant

Care Experienced Students' Grant

You get about EUR 1,150 per year (£1,000) for each year of your studies. The University of Bradford pays this to students who were in care as a child or young person. If you study part time, the amount is scaled to your course intensity, so 50% intensity means about EUR 575 per year (£500). You apply only once. The grant then renews automatically after you confirm your details each year. You also get a dedicated Student Life Adviser for money questions and priority access to the university's Student Support Fund, which can pay out up to about EUR 2,900 per year (£2,500) in extra help.

Who can apply

• Care background: You were previously in the care of a UK local authority as a child, for any length of time and at any age.
• University: You are enrolled and attending your course at the University of Bradford in the 2026/27 academic year.
• Level of study: Any level, including Foundation year, Bachelor, Master, doctorate and Degree Apprenticeships.
• Field of study: Any subject.
• Student status: You count as a Home student, meaning you pay UK-based fees rather than international fees.
• Household income: Your household income is below about EUR 34,500 per year (£30,000).

How to apply

You fill in the online form once. Attach proof that you were in care, which is a letter from your Social Worker or Social Services addressed to the University of Bradford. Add proof of your household income if needed. There is no interview; the university just checks your documents. In later years you do not reapply. You only re-confirm your income and bank details in May.