University of Essex 2025 Futures Bursary

Essex Futures is our promise to support the next generation by providing financial support to those whose impact on the world would be missed. A proportion of the Essex Futures Bursary is funded through philanthropic fundraising at Essex.  

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 2, 2025
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Essex
• City to studyColchester
• School to studyUniversity of Essex
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• The bursary is divided based on household income:
• Household Income up to £25,000:£1,000 cash bursary
  £2,000 accommodation credit
• Household Income £25,001 - £30,000:£1,500 accommodation credit
• Household Income £30,001 - £35,000:£1,000 accommodation credit

Requirements

• UK Home Fee-paying students only.
• Students must be entirely self-funded, including those receiving repayable loans.
• Must register for the foundation year (Year 0) or first year (Year 1) of an undergraduate degree at the University of Essex in October 2025-26.
• Must apply for funding from Student Finance England or another UK provider and consent to sharing household income details with the University.
• Must apply for and accept university-owned or administered accommodation for the academic year by 2 October 2025.

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

If you meet all the eligibility criteria, you will automatically be considered for this award. You don’t need to complete an application form.

For more details visit UE website