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Postgraduate Bursary - 2026-27

Attendance
Full-time
Available for
Prospective students
Entry year
2026-27
Study level
Postgraduate Taught
Postgraduate Research
Available scholarships
Unlimited
How to apply

Overview

The University of Bradford is delighted to be able to offer a Postgraduate Bursary that gives ambitious graduates a meaningful boost as they step into master’s‑level study. This cash award is designed for students who previously received full maintenance support and are now ready to advance their skills, easing financial pressure so you can focus fully on your academic and career goals. Open to UK and eligible EU graduates who are self‑funding their postgraduate degree, the bursary reflects the university’s commitment to widening opportunity and supporting talent.

Payment amount and frequency

£500 - to be paid on receipt of a valid application

Eligibility

To be eligible you must:

  • Be from the UK or EU (if you are from the EU you must have done your degree in England to qualify).
  • Be on a full-time taught Master's or research postgraduate programme and paying your own fees.
  • Have graduated from your undergraduate degree programme within the last 10 years.
  • In order to apply for this award you must have received a full maintenance grant from your Local Authority or the Student Loans Company in your final year of undergraduate study.
  • Alternatively, for students who commenced their studies from September 2015 onwards you must have received a full means tested maintenance loan from the Student Loans Company   
  • Bursaries will be paid upon receipt of a valid application.

Applicable courses

Full time taught Master's or research postgraduate programmes

Eligible countries

  1. Anguilla
  2. Bermuda
  3. British Antarctic Territories
  4. British Indian Ocean Territory
  5. British Virgin Islands
  6. Cayman Islands
  7. England
  8. Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
  9. Gibraltar
  10. Montserrat
  11. Northern Ireland
  12. Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oenno Islands
  13. Scotland
  14. St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
  15. Turks & Caicos Islands
  16. Wales

How to apply

If you feel that you meet the eligibility criteria then please email us at bursaries@bradford.ac.uk including your name and UB number and we will send you an application form. 

If you are on a research programme you can receive a maximum of three bursary payments.

Further information

Please note, students may only claim one discount or bursary from the University towards their study, e.g. students may not receive the Alumni fee discount and the postgraduate bursary.

For more information email Bursaries@bradford.ac.uk; call 01274 236505 or call into MyBradford in the Richmond Building.

Closing date: 31 July 2027