Scholarships and bursaries for undergraduates
2013 entry
We will be charging £9,000 a year for all our undergraduate courses
starting in 2013 and have developed a comprehensive package of bursaries and
scholarships to ensure we remain accessible to all our students with the
potential to succeed, regardless of their financial circumstances.
We have also decided to abolish the tuition fee for students spending a
full year abroad studying or on an employer placement and introduced this
opportunity into the majority of our courses as we believe this experience
enhances your learning and widens your opportunities upon graduation. Note
this fee-waiver only applies to students on a 4yr degree.
Our main scholarships and bursaries for students starting in 2013-14 are
outlined below. You can also use our
scholarship
finder to find out about funding opportunities that are available.
University of Essex Bursary 2013-14
Our University of Essex Bursary scheme is worth £1,500 per year, for
every year of study.
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible you must meet all the following
conditions:
- be eligible for UK (home) fees and resident in the UK;
- have an annual household income of up to £25,000 as assessed by
Student Finance England or other UK student funding provider;
- have applied to the University of Essex through UCAS for 2013 entry
by 30 June 2013 and have satisfied all conditions of entry;
- accept the University’s offer of a place as your UCAS firm choice by
the relevant UCAS deadline and no later than 30 June 2013;
- meet the conditions of your offer (if you firmly accept an
unconditional offer you are automatically deemed to have met the
conditions of your offer);
- register for a full-time undergraduate course at the University of
Essex with first enrolment in 2013-14; and
- have made a means-tested application for student finance and given
consent to the sharing of financial details with the University of
Essex.
Student not eligible for the bursary
The following students are not eligible for the
University of Essex Bursary 2013, regardless of meeting the above criteria:
- Students on courses whose tuition fees are funded by the NHS;
- Current students (on pre-2012 fees) who are directly continuing
from one course to another;
- Students transferring in from another UK higher education
institution;
- Students undertaking a postgraduate qualification;
- Part-time students;
- Students on leave of absence.
Clearing or Adjustment
Applicants admitted through the Clearing or Adjustment
process are not eligible for the University of Essex Bursary.
How do I apply?
If you have applied for means-tested state support through a UK student
funding provider and have met all the eligibility criteria, you will
automatically be awarded a bursary. You do not need to complete an
application form. Payments will normally be made in two equal instalments in
February and May.
Where do I find further information?
National Scholarship Programme 2013-14
The National Scholarship Programme (NSP) is a Government initiative which
gives financial help to students in higher education in England. For
students who meet the national and University criteria, we are offering a
subsidy of £3,000 for University accommodation in the first year of study to
370 full-time undergraduate students at the Colchester Campus and for up to
three years of study to 20 full-time undergraduate students at the Southend
Campus.
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible you must meet all the following conditions:
- be eligible for UK home fees and ordinarily resident in England;
- have an annual household income of up to £25,000 as assessed by
Student Finance England;
- register for a full-time undergraduate course at the University of
Essex with first enrolment in 2013-14;
- be in your first year of study at the University at the start of the
award;
- if you are a Southend Campus student, you must successfully progress
to the second and third year of study and remain in University
accommodation in order to receive the accommodation subsidy in the
second and third years;
- have applied to the University of Essex through UCAS for 2013 entry
by 30 June 2013 and have received an offer of admission for entry in
2013;
- have made a means-tested application to Student Finance England with
the University of Essex as your chosen institution and have given your
consent to the sharing of financial details by 23 August 2013; and
- have applied for accommodation at the University by our
accommodation application deadline of 23 August 2013.
Student not eligible for the bursary
Under the national eligibility criteria of the NSP, the following
students are not eligible for the award, regardless of meeting the above
criteria:
- students funded by the NHS;
- students undertaking a postgraduate initial teacher training course
leading to qualified teacher status;
- students directly continuing from one course to another (for example
from foundation degree or HND on to the final year of an honours
degree);
- students transferring in from another UK higher education
institution;
- students undertaking a postgraduate qualification;
- part-time students studying at less than 25 per cent intensity of
the full-time equivalent;
- any other students whose fees are paid or part-paid through a
sponsorship arrangement.
Clearing or Adjustment
Applicants admitted through the Clearing or Adjustment
process are not eligible for the NSP.
How do I apply?
If you meet all the eligibility criteria above, you will be considered
for the NSP accommodation discount for 2013-14. You do not need to complete
an application form. As the number of scholarships is limited, we cannot
guarantee that you will receive the award, even if your household income is
below the threshold.
Where do I find further information?
Academic Excellence Scholarship 2013-14
Our Academic Excellence Scholarship is worth £2,000 for each year of your
study at Essex.
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible you must meet all of the following
conditions:
- be eligible for UK (home) or EU fees;
- have applied to the University of Essex through UCAS and have
satisfied all conditions of entry;
- register for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University of
Essex with first enrolment in 2013-14;
- have applied for a financial assessment to Student Finance England
(SFE) or other UK student funding provider with the University of Essex
as your chosen institution and have given consent to the sharing of your
financial details;
- obtain ONE of the following awards at the level specified or higher:
- AAB at A-level (or
equivalent)
- three distinctions in your BTEC National Diploma or BTEC
Extended Diploma
- 33 points or more in your International Baccalaureate
- 18 level three credits at Distinction and 27 level three credits
at Merit in the Access to HE Diploma.
Certain combinations of the above qualifications may be acceptable, see
the terms and conditions for details.
Student not eligible for the bursary
The following students are not
eligible for the Academic Excellence Scholarship regardless of meeting the
above criteria:
- students funded by the NHS;
- students directly continuing from one course to another;
- students transferring in from another UK higher education
institution;
- students undertaking a postgraduate qualification;
- part-time students.
How do I apply?
If you achieve the necessary grades and meet all other eligibility
criteria you will be notified that you will receive a scholarship. You do
not need to complete an application form. Payments will normally be made in
two equal instalments in February and May.
Where do I find further information?
Other bursaries
Care leavers’ bursaries
The care leavers’ bursaries are of up to £1,000 and are available for new
and continuing undergraduate students who were in local authority care
before starting their university course.
How do I apply?
You should apply using the main
Access to Learning Fund form and supply all required documentation.
Refugee bursaries
Refugee bursaries, of up to £1,000, are available for undergraduates with
refugee status, or who are dependants of refugees.
How do I apply?
You should apply using the main
Access to Learning Fund form and supply all required documentation.
International study bursaries
If you are from a low income household, you may be eligible for funding
to access opportunities for study abroad or international placement during
your degree.
How do I apply?
For further information contact our Study
Abroad Office.
International experience bursaries
If you are from a low income household, you may be eligible for funding
to to access opportunities for volunteering during your degree.
How do I apply?
For further information contact our
Employability and Careers Centre.
You can use our
scholarship
finder to find out about funding opportunities that are available.