Core Bursary

The Core Bursary offers financial support to students from lower-income backgrounds during their time at university. 

You don't have to apply for the Core Bursary as eligibility is automatically determined based on your Student Finance assessment. The bursary is paid directly to your bank account in three instalments across the academic year. Unlike a student loan, the bursary is non-repayable and can be spent on anything you like to help you while you study. 

Bursary criteria and amounts are reviewed each year, so the amount you receive and the eligibility criteria for the bursary can differ based on your start date. If you are considering applying to us for September 2027 entry, please refer back to these pages in September 2026 for more information.