Essex Futures Bursary at University 2025-26 of Essex

Essex Futures Bursary 2025-26

• The Essex Futures Bursary provides support for eligible UK undergraduate students entering the University in 2025-26.
• The bursary package offers up to £3,000 for the first year of study.

Bursary Breakdown:

• The bursary is divided based on household income:
• Household Income up to £25,000:£1,000 cash bursary
  £2,000 accommodation credit
• Household Income £25,001 - £30,000:£1,500 accommodation credit
• Household Income £30,001 - £35,000:£1,000 accommodation credit

Eligibility Criteria:

• UK Home Fee-paying students only.
• Students must be entirely self-funded, including those receiving repayable loans.
• Must register for the foundation year (Year 0) or first year (Year 1) of an undergraduate degree at the University of Essex in October 2025-26.
• Must apply for funding from Student Finance England or another UK provider and consent to sharing household income details with the University.
• Must apply for and accept university-owned or administered accommodation for the academic year by 2 October 2025.

Ineligible Students:

• Overseas fee payers.
• Students on Higher/Degree Apprenticeships.
• Students transferring from other UK institutions.
• Students with a fully or partly sponsored degree (excluding VISA sponsorship).
• Students already enrolled at the University before 2025-26.

How to Apply:

• No application form is required. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will automatically be awarded the bursary.
• Notification:Cash bursary notifications by end of November 2025.
• Accommodation credit notifications in October 2025, January 2026, and April 2026.

Cash Bursary:

• Paid directly into your bank account in two equal installments (December 2025 & February 2026).

Accommodation Credit:

• Applied in three installments (October 2025, January 2026, April 2026).
• If you take an approved leave of absence, bursary payments may be prorated on your return.

Withdrawal:

• If you withdraw or are required to withdraw, no further payments will be made.