Published: 13 Jun 2023 906 views
The Sussex Bursary is for Undergraduate students, with a household income of less than £25,000, you will automatically receive the award directly from Student Finance England. The Sussex Bursary replaced the First-Generation Scholar’s scheme bursary for students starting at Sussex in September 2020.
£1,000 in your first year of study (either Year 1 or Foundation Year).
£500 in subsequent years.
The bursary will be paid automatically to you via Student Finance if you meet all the following criteria:
In order to receive the bursary your household income must be validated by:
Find out more about your household income and Student Finance England's validation process
If you are on a Year Abroad or Placement Year you will not be eligible for the award in that year as you pay a reduced tuition fee to the University.
If you meet the other eligibility criteria and are repeating a year on health or personal grounds you may be eligible for the £500 award. Please get in touch with the Funding Team for more detail.
Students who started their studies before September 2020 will continue to receive the First-Generation bursary if they qualify.
Please Note: If your household income is re-assessed to be above the £25,000 threshold before the award is paid the bursary award will be withdrawn. The previous entitlement letter will no longer apply.
Bursary application is automatic as the University receives the information directly from Student Finance.
Please contact the Funding Team ([email protected])
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