Margaret Beaufort Institute Bursaries 2025

The Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology (MBIT) offers a range of bursaries for both full-time and part-time students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies. These bursaries aim to support students with genuine financial need and a commitment to theological education and the Institute’s mission. The bursaries are open to current and prospective students for the 2025–26 academic year.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineAugust 31, 2025
• Study LevelMasters , Undergraduate
• SponsorMargaret Beaufort Institute
• City to studyCambridge
• School to studyAnglia Ruskin University, University of Cambridge
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Educators’ Bursary – 50% tuition for 2 years (PT MA student working in Education)

• Chaplaincy Bursary – 50% tuition for 2 years (PT MA student in a Chaplaincy role)

• Canonesses of St Augustine Funded Bursaries – For postgraduates and short courses

• MBI General Bursaries – Available for undergraduates, postgraduates, short courses, or study days

Requirements

To be eligible for a bursary, applicants must:

• Be studying at MBIT or have applied for an MBIT course (including degrees through Anglia Ruskin University, the University of Cambridge, or other MBIT programmes).

• Demonstrate financial need, including full disclosure of income and expected expenses.

• Have explored and exhausted other possible sources of funding.

• Meet the Institute’s academic standards and values.

• Be full-time or part-time students (UK-based or international).

• Apply within the application deadlines.

Interview Dates and Process

Submit applications by email or in person before the following deadlines:

• Round 1 Deadline: Sunday, 29 June 2025

• Round 2 Deadline: Sunday, 31 August 2025

Late applications are not normally considered.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

After receiving an offer of admission, applicants must submit the following documents:

1. MBI Bursary Application Form 2025–26

2. A Reference (for new students) or Progress Report (for current students)

3. A Cover Letter (for new students) outlining their situation and financial need

Submit applications by email or in person before the following deadlines:

• Round 1 Deadline: Sunday, 29 June 2025

• Round 2 Deadline: Sunday, 31 August 2025

Late applications are not normally considered.

For more details, visit Margaret Beaufort Institute Scholarship webpage