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Care Leaver Bursary at University of Portsmouth 2025

Awarded by University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

BachelorsMasters

Funding Type

Partial Funding · GBP 1,700 per year

Eligible Courses

Subjects offered by the University

Eligible Nationalities

Open to UK nationals

Can Be Taken At

University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth

Provider

University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth

Last Verified On

11 Oct 2025 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

Eligibility Criteria for the Care Leaver Bursary:

  • Applicants must be UK nationals.
  • Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or taught postgraduate UK students.
  • Applicants must have spent at least 13 weeks in care, some during their teens, and leaving care within 12 months before starting university.
  • Applicants must be a Former relevant child pursuing education, usually meaning they spent at least 13 weeks in care, some during their teens, depending on the local authority.

Application Process:

Applicants can email independent@port.ac.uk to check their eligibility.

Value of the Care Leaver Bursary:

The Successful applicants will receive a £1,700 bursary per year ( 4 years in case of Undergraduates and 2 years in case of Postgraduates).

Note: Applicants won't be able to get this bursary alongside the Stand Alone Bursary or Young Carer Bursary.

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  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of Care Leaver Bursary at University of Portsmouth 2025 is N/A.
  • Care Leaver Bursary at University of Portsmouth 2025 is offered to Bachelors, Masters degree.
  • Care Leaver Bursary at University of Portsmouth 2025 is offered for Subjects offered by the University.
  • Care Leaver Bursary at University of Portsmouth 2025 is open for: Open to UK nationals.
  • Care Leaver Bursary at University of Portsmouth 2025 is offered by University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth.
  • Care Leaver Bursary at University of Portsmouth 2025 covers Partial Funding, GBP 1,700 per year.