We offer a comprehensive selection of bursaries thanks to donations from our alumni. These bursaries are available for students to apply for funds to help with expenses and costs associated outside of their degree such as travel to an interview, help to pay for sports equipment and college society fees, just to name a few examples.
Margaret Bloomfield Bursaries
Applications are now open for incoming undergraduates beginning their studies in the academic year 2025/26. Click here to apply. The closing date is April 27th 2025.
To celebrate St Mary’s 125th anniversary, Principal Adrian Simpson was delighted to award 7 incoming students from lower-income households, a bursary to the value of £1,000 which will go towards college catering fees. These were awarded to students beginning their studies in September 2024.
In 2025 and beyond, this bursary will continue, but will now be known as the Margaret Bloomfield Bursaries. We will also be offering a scholarship in Margaret's name, applications are open now until April 27th 2025.
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Terms and conditions - Margaret Bloomfield Bursary T&C
Student Opportunities Fund
Advertised termly, the Student Opportunities Fund is a combination of bursaries including the Irene Calvert bursary and the Cecily Alice Campbell bursary. Students can apply for funds outside of the cost of living up to £500. A bursary panel meet to discuss applications and make the awards.
In the past, students have applied for funds to help with extracurricular expenses, sports and society fees and travel expenses.
Receiving the 125th Anniversary Bursary eased financial pressures and has allowed me to fund sports and societies, which are an important part of university life. Sports can be expensive at the start of the year due to subscription fees, but this bursary helped me use money originally intended for accommodation. It made my introduction to university more affordable, giving me access to all Freshers' Week events without worrying about expenses.
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