We know just as well as you that funding is a big part of the decision when coming to university, which is why we’ve got some extra funding to help you. You'll never have to repay our bursaries.

If you’re already thinking about the practicalities of paying your rent, travelling around Bournemouth or even where you’ll find the cash to fit in a cinema trip around your studies, don’t worry. Our bursaries are paid directly to you, giving you full control over how and where you spend them.

Take a look at what’s on offer for new students joining us in September 2025, and the eligibility criteria we use when we provide bursaries. 

Please note that our bursary provision for September 2025 entry is subject to approval of our new Access and Participation Plan for 2025/26 to 2028/29 by the Office for Students, expected late 2024.

Current student? All the details of scholarships and bursaries for previous intakes can be found in our Students section. From 2025/26 onwards, current ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ students may be eligible for the bursaries below. 

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BU Maintenance Bursary

Our Maintenance Bursary is available for UK students - you will never have to repay the funding, but you do need to meet some eligibility criteria.

BU Care Leavers Bursary

If you have been in full-time care, you could receive financial help through our BU Care Leavers Bursary.

BU Estrangement Bursary

If you have been classified as an independent student on the grounds of estrangement, you could be eligible for this funding support. 

Bursary terms and conditions

We award the BU Maintenance Bursary, BU Care Leavers Bursary and BU Estrangement Bursary based on the information you have supplied to UCAS and Student Finance England.