Bursaries and support funds

You may be eligible for funding based on your personal situation
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If you’re experiencing financial hardship due to extra costs, unexpected health issues or other factors, there may be bursaries and support funds that can help you.

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Financial Support Fund
This fund provides discretionary financial assistance to help you to access and remain in higher education, particularly if you need financial help to meet additional costs that cannot be met using other sources of support
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EU Hardship Fund
Discretionary financial assistance for EU students to help you to access and remain in higher education
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Mayflower Award (University of Plymouth’s Access Bursary)
Supporting students from particular groups may face additional difficulty in accessing higher education
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The Mel Joyner Award
Supporting students at the University of Plymouth who are underrepresented in higher education
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Summer Support Fund
Providing basic assistance for students who are unable to work during the summer period
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Career Development Bursary
Helping you access career development opportunities
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What Just Happened Fund
Providing help for you and your family if you’re receiving emergency hospital care
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Helena Kennedy Foundation
Bursary offering support to disadvantaged students who have overcome significant barriers in order to continue with their education at university level
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Make it Count Award
Supporting students from particular groups to make the most of their offer from the University of Plymouth
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International Student Emergency Fund
Discretionary financial assistance for international students who find themselves incurring unexpected costs which will result in financial hardship
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