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Helena Kennedy Foundation Higher Education Bursary

You will receive a scholarship of up to about 2,625 EUR (up to £2,250) to cover your living and study costs whilst studying for your Bachelor’s degree at a UK university. At some partner universities, the amount will be spread over the entire duration of your studies. You will also receive ongoing support (regular one-to-one counselling from an experienced adviser) and assistance in finding work placements. The Helena Kennedy Foundation is a UK-based charity that supports students in further education who face social and financial barriers to accessing and completing a higher education degree.

Who can apply

• Where you study now: You are in your final year at a publicly funded UK further education (FE) institution or a sixth-form college, for example, on an ‘Access to HE’ course, an A-Level course, a BTEC course, a ‘Scottish Highers’ course or a T-Level course.
• Where you are going: You will be starting a bachelor’s degree at a UK university in September of the year you are awarded the scholarship. It is fine if you take a gap year beforehand.
• First time at university: You have not yet completed a university degree programme.
• Financial need: You are facing serious financial difficulties.
• Background: You come from a difficult background and have overcome real obstacles to get this far.
• Field of study: Any topic is fine.

How to apply

You apply directly to the Helena Kennedy Foundation via its website, and your university must nominate you, usually through a tutor, a student adviser or the head of department. The application deadline is 8 May. The Foundation decides on the award of scholarships based on academic merit and financial need, and will inform you of the result directly.