Estranged Student Bursary

The Estranged Student Bursary is a cash award only available to all eligible students beginning a full-time Undergraduate course or a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) at Brunel University of London and the Brunel Pathway College (BPC) in September 2026.

Undergraduate: The bursary will only be paid once for each eligible level of study, for a maximum of three years for a full time undergraduate degree, four years for a Foundation or Integrated Masters course and five years if taking a foundation and integrated Master’s course or  MBBS programme, subject to meeting progression requirements (additional payments will not be made during a repeating year, regardless of the reason for repetition). The bursary is not payable in the Placement year.

PGCE: The bursary will only be paid once for one year (additional payments will not be made during a repeating year, regardless of the reason for repetition).

Value: £2,000 cash payment.  

How many: A limited number of bursaries are available, however the number of awards will be monitored and adapted as appropriate. Funding for the bursary is not unlimited, priority in awarding will be given to students with a verified Estranged status. Students should note bursary awards are not guaranteed, and not all eligible students may receive a bursary, more information can be found in section 2 of these terms and conditions.