Find out if you are eligible for funding support
The information provided on this webpage is for 2023/4 entry or existing students only.
We want to make sure that you get the financial support you need to succeed in your studies at Bath.
We have a range of funding opportunities for undergraduate students based either on household income, personal situation or subject studied. These are usually awarded in the first year of study unless otherwise stated.
Managed by the Scholarships and Bursaries Team
| Fund | Financial Support | Eligibility | Application required? | Closing date? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bath Bursary | £3,000 per academic year excluding paid placement years |
Household income under £25,000 + meet a widening participation criterion |
No - automatic provided eligibility criteria is met |
9am (GMT) on Friday 26th January 2024 |
| The Gold Scholarship Programme | £5,000 per academic year excluding paid placement years (+ an enrichment programme to enhance personal development) |
Household income under £25,000 + meet a widening participation criterion |
Yes - up to 50 scholarships available |
9am (GMT) on Monday 4th September 2023 |
| The Accommodation Bursary | Either £500 or £1,250 dependent on eligibility |
Household income under £60,000 |
No - automatic provided eligibility criteria is met |
9am (GMT) on Thursday 30th November 2023 |
| The Placement Bursary | Either £1,000 or £2,000 dependent on placement year |
For current Bath Bursary, Gold Scholarship or Cowrie Foundation Scholarship recipients who are undertaking an unpaid placement year |
No - automatic provided eligibility criteria is met |
N/A |
| The Part 2 Master's in Architecture Bursary | Worth up to £3,000 per academic year |
Previous recipient of the Bath Bursary, Gold Scholarship or Cowrie Foundation Scholarship |
No - automatic provided eligibility criteria is met |
N/A |
| The AB InBev Scholarship | £3,000 per academic year for 3 years (+ two internship opportunities and professional development) |
Household income under £42,875 + on an eligible course |
Yes - selective at the discretion of AB InBev |
To be confirmed |
Managed by the Student Success and Retention Team
| Fund | Financial Support |
|---|---|
| Care Leavers and Foyer Bursary | Up to £7,000 over the course of a 5 year programme |
| Estranged Student Bursary | Up to £7,000 over the course of a 5 year programme |
| Young Carers Bursary | £500 per academic year |
| Refugee Bursary | Up to £7,000 over the course of a 5 year programme |
Managed by the Student Money Advice Team
The Student Money Advice Team provides funding support and budgeting advice for students facing financial hardship.
Campus-based UK, EU and International Students can apply for a non-repayable grant from the Hardship Fund.
Students with a temporary cash flow problem caused by circumstances outside of their control can apply for a short term loan.
Bath Bursary and Gold Scholarship recipients who are undertaking an internship, voluntary placement or similar opportunity outside of a normal placement year may be eligible to apply for a Discretionary Internship Bursary.
The Alumni Fund Placement Grant supports Home UK undergraduates who undertake an unpaid placement year. Eligibility criteria apply.
Financial support is also available to assist students who require en suite University accommodation due to their disability, and who wouldn’t otherwise have applied for en suite accommodation due to it being too expensive.
Managed by individual faculties, departments or external providers
The J.P. Morgan Winning Women in Technology Scholarship provides funding of £3,000 per academic year (excluding placement years) and a paid industrial placement opportunity with J.P. Morgan. Eligible students will be studying Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mathematical Sciences or Physics.
The AB InBev Scholarship provides funding of £3,000 for three years, two internship opportunities and professional development for students from a low-income background and who are on a particular course.
Our Sporting Scholarships are awarded to student-athletes who demonstrate aspirations to compete to the highest level within their sport.
Our Arts Scholarships and Music Tuition Awards support students who are keen to develop their individual arts or music interests alongside their studies.
If you are a student in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, you may be able to apply for funding to support your low paid or unpaid placement.
There are also a variety of subject specific external scholarships that are available to students.
Managed by the Scholarship and Bursaries Team
Our International Scholarships provide a tuition fee discount for overseas students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement.
Contact the Scholarships & Bursaries Team for more information.