Undergraduate Bursary Scheme - 2026-27

Overview

The University of Bradford is committed to helping students from all backgrounds access higher education.

In 2026/27 we will be offering a cash bursary to all Home students whose family incomes are under £40,000 a year.

Payment amount and frequency

• Year 1: £500
• Year 2: £600
• Year 3 and subsequent years: £700

Bursaries are paid in the last week of March directly into the student’s bank account via the Student Loans Company.

Eligibility

• New students starting at the University of Bradford in 2026/2027. Students who are studying for a second degree are not eligible, unless the course is health-based and eligible for additional student finance funding.   
• Home and EU students paying Home fees and studying full time.
• Family income of under £40,000 as assessed by the relevant student finance service.
• Students paying the full course fee i.e. £9,535 for a standard degree course - or £5,760 for some full-time foundation year courses.
• Students on a placement year or those repeating less than 80 credits and paying a partial fee will not be eligible for the bursary payment.
• Student must be fully engaging with their programme of study, i.e. attending lectures, handing in coursework and sitting exams as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.

How to apply

We will automatically identify eligible students using information from the Student Loans Company – there is no need to apply to us directly.

However you must be financially assessed by 31 July 2027 in order to receive your bursary for that academic year i.e. September 2026 – August 2027.

Further information

For further information email bursaries@bradford.ac.uk or call 01274 236505.