University of Leicester Bursary Scheme

For courses starting in academic years 2025/26 and 2026/27, the University of Leicester Bursary Scheme can support you if you meet the criteria in either section 1 or section 2.

Section 1 - Completed an eligible progression programme

You are eligible if you have completed one of the following programmes:

• University of Leicester progression programme, (Access Leicester: Medicine, Access Leicester: STEM - NB. students who complete online pathway programmes will not be eligible for this bursary)
• In-person Sutton Trust Pathway programme (e.g. Pathways to Law, Pathways to Banking and Finance, or any other in-person Sutton Trust pathway) at the University of Leicester or another university listed on the Sutton Trust website. (Please note that students who complete an online pathway are not eligible for this), or
• completed a UKWPMED partner programme, or
• completed the Realising Opportunities programme

Section 2 - IMD Q1 postcode and household income

You are eligible if both of the following apply:

You live in a postcode identified as Index of Multiple Deprivation Quintile 1 (IMD Q1) (an area of high deprivation). You can check whether your postcode is identified as IMD Q1 by using government IMD data*
You have a verified household income of £30,000 or less**, as confirmed by Student Finance.

• You must be means-tested by Student Finance to confirm this (this happens automatically if you apply for a Maintenance Loan if you do not wish to take out a loan you can request a £0 Maintenance Loan to complete the means test).