PGOE March

Access Entry Bursary

No application is necessary. Eligible students with a verified household income of up to £25,000 will automatically receive a bursary of £1,000 for each year of their undergraduate study. 

Eligibility Criteria 

To be eligible you must meet all of the following conditions:

  • Be aged 21 or over at the commencement of your first year of undergraduate study

  • Have successfully achieved a QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma

  • Have made a means-tested application to Student Finance England (SFE) and be assessed as having a verified annual household income of up to £25,000

  • Be eligible for UK home fees and ordinarily resident in England, Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland

  • Be studying on a full-time undergraduate course at Royal Holloway

  • Be paying £9,250 tuition fees

  • Have given your consent to SFE to share your financial details with Royal Holloway. You can check that you have given your permission for these details to be shared by calling SFE on 0300 100 0607 Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am to 4pm.

  • Payment of the bursary will be made in March on the last day of the Spring Term.

Need help? 

View our Frequently Asked Questions for help with any queries you have about bursaries and scholarships.

Payment date

The payment for the Access Entry Bursary will be made in March on the last day of spring term. Additional details can be found on the Cash Award Dates for 2023/24 webpage. 

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