BU Maintenance Bursaries

Am I eligible for the BU Maintenance Bursary?

You may be considered for a BU Maintenance Bursary if you meet the following criteria as set out by the Government:

Your family income is less than £25,000* per annum
You are a new full or part-time** undergraduate student starting university for the first time in 2012, studying a course at BU or one of our Partner Institutions (there are some exclusions, please see the criteria below)
You (and/or your family) are responsible for your own fees and living expenses, and not sponsored by a company or charity.

* as per student finance data recorded as at 16 June 2012

** part-time students must be studying a minimum of 25% of the course in each academic year.

You can only apply for a BU Maintenance Bursary if you have chosen Bournemouth University as your Firm choice through UCAS (i.e. your status on UCAS track is showing as U/F or C/F).

Are any students excluded?

The criteria set out by the Government exclude students:

on courses that have been funded by the NHS
funded by the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish Governments
who are from outside of England (i.e. from other parts of the EU or international students)
who have previously studied in Higher Education (including students enrolling onto top-up degrees).

How do I know if I will get given a BU Maintenance Bursary?

We will try to offer as many students as possible a Maintenance bursary. However, there are a limited amount available each year, and therefore meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee an award will automatically be issued. In selecting students to receive a BU Bursary, priority will be given to applicants who:

have prior experience in any of the following: community volunteering, mentoring/peer support projects, sports, extra curricular activities, work experience, caring responsibilities and therefore have excellent potential as a future ambassador for Bournemouth University
live in lower participation to Higher Education neighbourhood - you can check this by entering your postcode in the box below.

What will I get if I’m awarded BU Maintenance Bursary?

This depends on what type of course you are studying with us, but the elements of the support you receive are similar in all cases. Taking into account our experience with current students in financial need, we have developed a range of support mechanisms to help you succeed in your studies.

Successful applicants of the BU Maintenance Bursary

Foundation Degree (FdA/FdSc)Students	1st Year Only
Cash payment into bank account	£1000
Accommodation Discount	£2000

Honours Degree (BA/BSc/LLB) Students	1st Year	2nd Year	Final Year
Cash payment into bank account	£400	£300	£300
Accommodation Discount or Fee Waiver	£2000	£1000	£1000
Living expenses Vouchers*	£600	£200	£200
Total	£3000	£1500	£1500

* The University is working with suppliers to ensure bursary recipients receive vouchers which suit their needs. Details will available at the time of application.

Additional Information
Cash payment into bank account	This payment is divided into three instalments and paid directly into your bank account each term to help pay for the costs of university study and life.
Accommodation Discount or Fee Waiver	You can elect to have this sum of money as a fee waiver (which means we will charge you a reduced tuition fee) or as an accommodation discount whilst living away from home. Students cannot have a combination of accommodation discount and fee waiver. If you are in University managed accommodation (such as the Student Village, Cranborne, Hurn House or a UniLet property), each rent instalment will be discounted (for example, if you receive a £2,000 Accommodation Discount, each termly rent instalment will be reduced by £666). If you live in privately managed accommodation (such as Corfe House, Chesil House, Lyme Regis House or Purbeck House), and for students living at home, this sum of money must be taken as a fee waiver.
Living expenses Vouchers	This is an additional way to support you in paying for the costs of study. The University is exploring the most effective form of voucher system, and full details will be available shortly.

Can I get a bursary for every year of my course?

BU Bursary holders will need to meet the eligibility criteria in each year of the award. There is no direct financial support during the placement year. Students on a Foundation degree will only receive support during their first year.

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