Participation Bursaries

Applications for 2019 will open in Freshers’ Week

Are you planning to get involved with any clubs or societies this year to make the most of your time at university? If so, you may be eligible for a £200 cash bursary to help towards covering the costs of getting involved- such as membership fees, sports centre/gym membership, kit and social activities.

Eligible students are 2019 entrant UK undergraduates in Stage 0/1 of their course who meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Receive an Opportunity Scholarship from Newcastle University for Stage 0/1 studies in 2019/20.
• Home Postcode – to be eligible you must live in a neighbourhood with a low progression rate to higher education or a high level or financial, social or economic deprivation.
• Living independently of your parents/guardians due to a breakdown in relationship/estrangement.
• Have spent time in Local Authority Care for at least three months in the past 10 years.
• Helps to look after a family member or friend who has a long-term illness, disability, mental health illness or addiction who couldn’t manage without their support.
• Have a disability/long-term health condition and are in receipt of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP)