University of Bradford Undergraduate Bursary Scheme 2026/27

The University of Bradford is committed to helping students from all backgrounds access higher education. In 2026/27, University of Bradford will be offering a cash bursary to all Home students whose family incomes are under £40,000 a year.

• Table of Content
• About University of Bradford
• University of Bradford Undergraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of University of Bradford Undergraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for University of Bradford Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

University of Bradford Undergraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of University of Bradford Undergraduate Scholarship

• Year 1: £500
• Year 2: £600
• Year 3 and subsequent years: £700

Bursaries are paid in the last week of March directly into the student’s bank account via the Student Loans Company.

Requirements for University of Bradford Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification

• New students starting at the University of Bradford in 2026/2027. Students who are studying for a second degree are not eligible, unless the course is health-based and eligible for additional student finance funding.   
• Home and EU students paying Home fees and studying full time.
• Family income of under £40,000 as assessed by the relevant student finance service.
• Students paying the full course fee i.e. £9,535 for a standard degree course - or £5,760 for some full-time foundation year courses.
• Students on a placement year or those repeating less than 80 credits and paying a partial fee will not be eligible for the bursary payment.
• Student must be fully engaging with their programme of study, i.e. attending lectures, handing in coursework and sitting exams as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• The University of Bradford will automatically identify eligible students using information from the Student Loans Company – there is no need to apply to us directly.
• However you must be financially assessed by 31 July 2027 in order to receive your bursary for that academic year i.e. September 2026 – August 2027.

For enquiries: email [email protected] or call 01274 236505.

For more information, kindly visit University of Bradford scholarship webpage.