Undergraduate Refugee Bursary (UWE Cares)
About this opportunity
If you become an undergraduate student at UWE Bristol and you have refugee status, humanitarian protection or granted leave under the Ukraine Schemes, you may be eligible for financial and non-financial (pastoral) support through UWE Cares.
This includes the UWE Cares Bursary of £1,650 per academic year, and a £500 bursary when you graduate, subject to eligibility and assessment of household income.
Level of Study
- Foundation
- Undergraduate
Other levels of study
Bursary and pastoral support.
Eligibility
Refugee, Humanitarian protection, Limited or Discretionary Leave to Remain, Indefinite Leave to Remain, Ukraine or Afghan Schemes
Additional notes about eligibility criteria
To be eligible for our support you must:
– be considered a Home UK undergraduate student by Student Finance.
– provide evidence of your status to our Admissions team.
– be enrolled on an undergraduate or foundation degree at UWE Bristol, studying at least 30 credits per year.
– not receive a full or part sponsorship (for example from an employer) for your tuition fees.
What is included in this opportunity?
- Partial bursary (study costs and partial living costs)
Additional notes about support provided
UWE Cares can support you in a number of ways, from providing information and guidance to events, opportunities, specialist careers support and finance through our bursary and accommodation support.
UWE Cares provides a designated point of contact for queries and concerns, from application through to graduation, and help to access specialist support services at UWE Bristol.
Please visit the website to see details of the support available.
Types of study available
- Part-time / flexible
- Full-time
Additional details about application process
Please visit the website to see details of how to provide evidence of your status and receive support.
Is this opportunity available for individuals outside of the UK?
No
On-going opportunity
Yes
For further questions contact UWE Cares
Email Us uwecares@uwe.ac.uk
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