Please note: As a result of the new Access and Participation Plan payment date and structure will vary dependent on when you joined Bath.
Please refer to the these payment dates if you joined the University of Bath after September 2024.
For the academic year 2023/4
Bath Bursary, Gold Scholarship and Corporate/Donor-Funded Scholarships
Bath Bursary
Bath Bursary recipients will receive £3,000 cash split equally1 across each academic year2
- Thursday 21st September 2023 (£300 early payment for Year 1 only)
- Wednesday 6th December 2023
- Wednesday 14th February 2024
- Wednesday 24th April 2024
Gold Scholarship
Gold scholars receive £5,000 cash split equally1 across each academic year2
- Thursday 21st September 2023 (£500 early payment for Year 1 only)
- Wednesday 6th December 2023
- Wednesday 14th February 2024
- Wednesday 24th April 2024
Corporate/Donor-Funded Scholarships
Corporate/donor-funded scholars will receive funding split equally1 on:
- Wednesday 6th December 2023
- Wednesday 14th February 2024
- Wednesday 24th April 2024
For the academic year 2024/5
Bath Bursary, Gold Scholarship and Corporate/Donor-Funded Scholarships
Bath Bursary
Bath Bursary recipients will receive £3,000 cash split equally1 across each academic year2
- Wednesday 4th December 2024
- Wednesday 12th February 2025
- Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Gold Scholarship
Gold scholars receive £5,000 cash split equally1 across each academic year2
- Wednesday 4th December 2024
- Wednesday 12th February 2025
- Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Corporate/Donor-Funded Scholarships
Corporate/donor-funded scholars will receive funding split equally1 on:
- Wednesday 4th December 2024
- Wednesday 12th February 2025
- Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Placement Bursary
The Placement Bursary, worth either £2000 or £1000 dependent on the type of unpaid placement you are taking, will be paid as a lump sum alongside your December Bath Bursary or Gold Scholarship instalment.
Payment method
All payments are made via direct bank transfer. Changes to bank details can be made through your Student SAMIS account at any time but will need to be made at least two weeks before a payment date to take effect.
Student Money Advice
If you are experiencing financial hardship, you can speak to the Student Money Advice team who will provide you with helpful information, advice and support, where appropriate. Find out more about Student Money Advice.