UWE Bristol funds during your studies
Find out the different funds that are available to you whilst studying at UWE Bristol.
UWE Bristol is proud to offer students some additional funding to support while they study. These funds are subject to eligibility criteria and are designed to support those students experiencing financial difficulty. We aim to provide additional support to assist students a ‘financial safety net’ but not as a main source of funding. Providing this financial support can help students focus on their studies and put money worries aside.
The National Association of Student Money Advisers (NASMA) provide universities across the UK with hardship funding guidelines to ensure that a common, therefore equitable, assessment process is used.
Funds to help while you study
International Emergency Fund
Support for international students who have experienced unforeseen financial hardship.
International Student Support Fund
This fund is to provide extra financial support for EU, International and Offshore students to remain in higher education.
Placement Costs Loan
A loan available to students who are required to attend a placement as part of their course.
Short Term Loan
Available for students with a temporary cash-flow problems during the academic year.
Summer Fund
Funds for home (UK) undergraduate or postgraduate students during the summer vacation.
International Summer Fund
Funds to support EU, international and offshore undergraduate or postgraduate students during the 2024 summer vacation.
Turing Scheme
The Turing Scheme provides funding for international opportunities in education and training across the world.
UWE Bristol Employability Bursary
This bursary is available to students undertaking certain employability activities.
UWE Bristol Student Support Fund
Financial support for UK undergraduate and postgraduate students to remain in higher education.
UWE Bursary
For undergraduate students who meet the eligible criteria and began studying the first year of their course from September 2019 onwards.
Student Hardship Grant
For students at any level of study at the University, the UWE Bristol Fund grants up to £500 to help students facing unexpected financial problems.
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If you are applying to UWE Bristol, find out what scholarships and bursaries are available to you.
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