The University is offering a £250 cash bursary to students who complete the pre-arrival online study skills course, designed to help them make the transition into university study.
Eligibility
These bursaries are restricted to students applying for eligible undergraduate courses at the University of Essex, who complete the pre-arrival study skills course, Essex Preparation Programme.
Eligible courses are full time courses leading to the award of a Foundation Degree, Bachelor's Degree or Integrated Masters (four years), or year 0 of an Essex Pathways Degree course.
Students must register for their first year of full-time undergraduate study at the University of Essex in October 2025-26.
Students must complete the pre-arrival study skills course by 23:59 (BST) on 8 October 2025.
Students must complete the full course and receive the completion certificate to be eligible.
This bursary is available for the first year of study in 2025-26 only.
This bursary may be held in conjunction with other University awards.
Successful applicants should be available for promotional activities.
