Further Education Bursaries

Bursaries for students studying the UAL Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design.

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If you are studying the UAL Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design and are struggling to afford course related costs such as travel and art materials/equipment, you may be eligible to apply for a bursary to help with these expenses. 

These bursaries include the 16-19 Bursary, and the Advanced Learner Loan Bursary. 

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Who is eligible? 

To apply for the 16-19 Bursary, you must: 

  • be enrolled on the UAL Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
  • be living in a household where the net income is £30,000 or less per year
  • be able to demonstrate ‘relative financial need’ for costs that may prevent you from joining, continuing or completing their course
  • be at least 16 and under 19 on 31 August 2023
  • satisfy the residency criteria as set out by the ESFA - we will check this for you when you submit your application.

To apply for the Advanced Learner Loan Bursary, you must meet be: 

  • enrolled on the UAL Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
  • living in a household where the net income is £30,000 or less per year
  • able to demonstrate ‘relative financial need’ for costs that may prevent you from joining, continuing or completing their course.
  • aged 19 or over on 31st August 2023
  • receiving an Advanced Learner Loan approved by the Student Loan Company

How to apply

Applications are open from Monday 25th September 2023 to Friday 31st May 2024.

Call our helpline on 0161 247 1045 and ask for the 16-19 Bursary or the Advanced Learner Loan Bursary. We will send you a link to complete a short online application form. Follow the guidance in the application FAQs to avoid any delays to your application.

We aim to assess applications within four weeks, but it could take longer in busy periods.

How much will I get?

If your application is successful, you will receive a non-repayable contribution towards some of your course related costs. Payments depend on several factors, including how much you need for your expenses, and how many applications we receive during the year. Approved bursaries will only ever be a contribution towards some of your course related costs and will not cover your total living costs for the full academic year.

The fund is open to all eligible students but there is a limited annual budget available so not all applications are successful. If your application is unsuccessful, we will offer advice on other support that you may be able to access.