Young Carer Bursary at Oxford Brookes University 2025

Young Carer Bursary at Oxford Brookes University 2025

The Young Carer Bursary is crafted to assist learners who hold official carer status. It delivers financial aid intended to offset expenses related to undertaking a full-time undergraduate program at Oxford Brookes University.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking the Young Carer Bursary are required to satisfy the following conditions:

• Be 25 years of age or younger when their course begins.
• Be registered full-time for an undergraduate or foundation degree program during the 2025/26 academic session.
• Hold formal carer status as defined by NHS guidelines.
• Submit the Oxford Brookes student carer record form to the Student Welfare Team.
• Receive statutory assistance from the Student Loans Company.
• Not be registered as a Global Banking School (GBS) student.
• Submit verification of their carer responsibilities if requested.

Scholarship Benefits

The award provides partial funding of GBP 500 annually, disbursed in two portions, usually in November and February.

How to Apply

Individuals wishing to apply for the Young Carer Bursary must take the following actions:

• Fill out the Student Carer Bursary application form.
• Submit documentation verifying their carer capacity, such as a carer’s assessment or medical records concerning the individual they support.
• Reach out to the Student Welfare Team at studentwelfare@brookes.ac.uk to obtain the application form or request further assistance.

For additional information and to submit an application, explore the official bursary portal.