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 pay for sports equipment and college society fees, just to name a few examples.
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.
125th Anniversary Bursary
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.
In 2025, there will be further bursaries to welcome and support incoming students. Watch this space!
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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