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Essex Preparation Programme Bursary 2026

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Funding Type

Partial Funding · GBP 250

Eligible Courses

Subjects offered by the university

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals

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Overview

Students who successfully finish the pre-arrival study skills course will be eligible for a £250 cash stipend from the university, which will help with their transition to higher education. 

Eligibility for the Essex Preparation Programme Bursary:

  • Be applying for an eligible full-time undergraduate course at the University of Essex (Foundation Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, Integrated Masters, or Year 0 of an Essex Pathways Degree).
  • Register for their first year of full-time undergraduate study at the University of Essex in October 2026-27.
  • Complete the Essex Preparation Programme pre-arrival study skills course by 23:59 (BST) on 13 October 2026.
  • Receive the completion certificate for the full course.
  • Be available for promotional activities if requested by the University.

Application Process:

  • Complete the Essex Preparation Programme online course by 23:59 (BST) on 13 October 2026.
  • Download the certificate of completion after completing all learning sections and the feedback survey.
  • Students who meet the criteria will be automatically identified and notified via their Essex email.
  • Payment will be made in November 2026 via the Essex Aspire Platform.
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SIMPLE 5 STEP PROCESS

How to Apply

1

Check Eligibility

Confirm that you meet the scholarship requirements

2

Prepare Documents

Gather all required documents for your application

3

Submit Application

Apply through the official scholarship application process

4

Application Review

The scholarship provider evaluates eligible applications

5

Scholarship Decision

Selected applicants are informed about the final results

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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • 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 Essex. 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 Essex Preparation Programme Bursary 2026 is 13 Oct, 2026.
  • Essex Preparation Programme Bursary 2026 is offered to Bachelors degree.
  • Essex Preparation Programme Bursary 2026 is offered for Subjects offered by the university.
  • Essex Preparation Programme Bursary 2026 is open for: Open to all nationals.
  • Essex Preparation Programme Bursary 2026 is offered by University of Essex.
  • Essex Preparation Programme Bursary 2026 covers Partial Funding, GBP 250.