Undergraduate Scholarships & Bursaries for 2026
Cornwall
- Cornwall College Group
- HE Cash / Accommodation / Hardship Bursary — for full‑time HE students; includes cash bursary (£800), accommodation support (£1,000 for first‑years), and hardship fund (up to £600). Cornwall College
- See details on their “University Financial Support / HE bursaries” page. Cornwall College
Devon
- University of Exeter
- Access to Exeter Bursary (ATE) — means-tested financial support for UK “home” undergraduates, with awards depending on household income. University of Exeter
- Care‑Leaver & Estranged Students Bursary — support for eligible undergraduates who are care‑experienced or estranged. University of Exeter
- Student Carer / Hardship support — additional help for students with caring responsibilities or experiencing unexpected financial difficulties. University of Exeter
- More info on Exeter’s “Undergraduate funding / bursaries & financial support” site. University of Exeter
- Petroc College (North Devon)
- HE bursaries / hardship support — students may access bursaries, hardship funds and wider support packages (on top of national Student Finance support). Petroc College
- See Petroc’s “HE Financial Support” page for details. Petroc College
- University of Plymouth – The Business of Success Scholarship (BOSS) – for 50 ambitious students starting at Plymouth Business School in September 2026. Each scholar gets £2,000 in their first year (£1,000 per semester). Selection is based on your drive and potential, not grades!
How to become a BOSS Scholar:- Apply for your chosen Plymouth Business School course.
- If you get an offer, attend the Offer Holder Day.
- Chat with a lecturer about why you chose your course.
Somerset
- Somerset Community Foundation (University Bursary scheme) — grants of £900–£4,500 for 18–24‑year-olds starting their first undergraduate year at a UK university, to help with costs such as accommodation, books, equipment or travel. Somerset Community Foundation
For more information about national Bursaries and Scholarships visit the sites below:
- The Scholarship Hub: A one-stop place to browse UK scholarships — from academic awards to subject-specific and personal-circumstance funding.
- Blackbullion Funding Hub: Find and apply for scholarships, grants, and bursaries here.
- UCAS Scholarships Tool: Easily search and find funding for tuition and living costs through UCAS.
The information on this page was last updated in December 2025.