Estranged Student Bursary at University College London (UCL) 2025

Estranged Student Bursary at University College London (UCL) 2025

The Estranged Student Bursary offered by University College London (UCL) is intended to provide financial assistance to UK nationals under the age of 25 who are no longer in contact with their families. This award delivers partial funding of GBP 1,000 each year to help students enrolled in a full-time undergraduate programme at UCL.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Estranged Student Bursary, candidates must satisfy the following requirements:

• Be UK domiciled and hold Home fee status.
• Be below 25 years of age.
• Be classified as an independent student due to estrangement according to Student Finance guidelines.
• Have an offer for, or be currently studying in, a full-time undergraduate degree at UCL for the 2025/26 academic year.
• Not currently receive the Care Experienced Bursary.

Application Process

There is no separate application form for this bursary. Candidates are required to:

1. Make an application for student finance through their Regional Funding Authority (Student Finance England, Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland).
2. Provide a Confirmation of Estrangement Form for the relevant academic year.
3. Student Finance will evaluate and grant Independent status based on estrangement.
4. UCL will receive the confirmation and automatically determine bursary eligibility.
5. Notification of the award will be sent by October of the academic year.

Value and Benefits

The bursary includes:

• GBP 1,000 per year for the length of the undergraduate programme, provided the student remains under 25.
• An advance payment of GBP 200 may be requested to help with initial transition expenses.

For additional information and to apply, visit the official UCL bursary page.

The application cutoff date is 28 February 2026.