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Nottingham potential bursary

University of Nottingham

at the end of the academic year in June
Funding

£1000 per academic year

Deadline

At the end of the academic year in June

Study level

Undergraduate

When to apply

Apply while at uni

Where you study

University of Nottingham only

Access

Financial assessment. Assessed from your Student Finance / household income details, not a separate form.

Business
Education
Low Income
Funding scale: £1k,£5k
Funding
  • £1000 per academic year.
Eligibility
  • What happens if my eligibility changes?: If your household income decreases during your time at university and this is reflected in your student finance assessment, you can apply for the Nottingham Potential Bursary at any time before the application deadline in June.
About the provider
Funding structure
  • £1000 per academic year.
  • Entering via an Access route or with vocational qualifications (at further education level) and with a household income between £0-£35,000 (as assessed by Student Finance) - we will require a copy of your certificate or transcript.
  • The Nottingham Potential Bursary provides a £1,000 award per academic year to support students from lower income backgrounds whose personal circumstances may have impacted access to higher education.
How to apply
Timeline
  • Applications for 2026/27 will open on Monday, 21 September 2026.

Heads up

Dates can shift each year. The deadline above is what we last verified. Always confirm on the provider's own page before you start your application.