Care Experienced and Estranged Students Bursary

This bursary is designed to support students who are either care experienced or estranged from their family. The bursary consists of a non-repayable £2,000 grant, paid in four instalments for each year of progressive study. Three payments are made during the academic year, and one during the summer, specifically designed to help support students during the summer period, between academic years. Students can apply at any point during the academic year.

Eligible students will be under the age of 25, UK-domiciled, studying on a full-time undergraduate programme and either an estranged student or care leaver.

The definition of estrangement is being under the age of 25 and classified as an ‘independent student on the ground of estrangement' by Student Finance England.

Eligibility:

• A 'home' undergraduate student (see T&Cs for full definition)
• Under the age of 25 on the 1st September of the year of entry onto your course
• Verified as a care leaver or estranged student (further details, including how we can support you with providing evidence, can be found within our T&Cs)
• Submitted an application to Student Finance England, had a full financial assessment and consented to share this information with ICMP
• Be enrolled on a full-time ICMP undergraduate degree
• Not retaking a year of study