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Birkbeck Hardship Fund

Birkbeck, University of London

Details

Amount:
Up to a maximum of £1,000 depending on study intensity.
Domicile:
UK, International
Study level:
Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Awarded by:
Birkbeck, University of London
Funding application deadline:
None
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Scholarship information

The Birkbeck Hardship Fund is open from Monday 2 February 2026.

  • Eligibility criteria
    • If you are a current student and you have experienced an unforeseen change of circumstance in your personal situation while studying, such as redundancy, illness or domestic problems, the Birkbeck Hardship Fund may be able to help you.  
    • You must:
      • be currently enrolled on a minimum of 30 credits, or fully enrolled on a research programme at Birkbeck  
      • be up to date with fee payments and not a debtor to the College  
      • be currently experiencing financial hardship and usually have a household income of less than £25,000  
      • be currently residing in the UK  
      • have made realistic provision to cover tuition fees, course and living costs prior to the start of the 2025-26 academic year (e.g. a work contract which covers the duration of the academic year)  
      • have experienced an unforeseen change in circumstance after the start of the 2025-26 academic year, such as redundancy, illness or domestic problems which has affected the provision you made, or due to which you have incurred unexpected costs. Please note: if you started your course/academic year in January you will not be able to apply for the fund until the start of the Summer Term on 27 April 2026, as all applicants must have funded themselves for the first term of their academic year. 
      • have applied for any government support available to you, such as student loans or benefits.  
    • Evidence required can be extensive, as this fund is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the Student Advice Service and explain how you meet all above seven criteria. If you are deemed eligible, you will be sent a link to an application form.