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Undergraduate Access Scholarship - Care Experienced and Estranged Students

Our Undergraduate Access Scholarship supports students who are care experienced or estranged young people, to succeed at the University of Manchester.

Key information

Award value
Paid directly to you
£1,300 per academic year
Award length
Duration of UG course
Study level
Undergraduate
Fee status
Home (UK)
Number of awards available
All eligible students will receive the award
Student type
Current
Application deadline
No application required
Eligible students
Care experienced or Care Leaver Independent / Estranged students
Applicable subject areas
All undergraduate degrees

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No need to apply. If eligible, you will receive this automatically.

The Undergraduate Access Scholarship supports students who are care experienced or estranged young people, to succeed in their studies at The University of Manchester by providing additional financial support. The award is funded by our alumni community and donors.

Scheme eligibility

Essential criteria are conditions you must meet to be considered for this scheme. Students who do not meet these criteria will not be considered for this award. To be eligible, you must meet the following:

Please note that if you are an independent student AND have completed the Manchester Access programme, you will receive a £2,600 award from the Undergraduate Access Scholarship.

Application and selection process

How to apply

To receive this scholarship, you must evidence your status to our Independent Students team when you arrive at the University. All eligible students will receive this scholarship.

Terms and conditions

Engaging with donors

This scheme is generously supported by a donor. Successful applicants will be expected to provide regular updates on their progress to the donor and meet with them as part of the terms and conditions of receiving the award.

Contact

For enquiries about this award, please contact us