Up to £3,000 support package is being offered to UK Students with a household income of £35,000 or under (as assessed by Student Finance England), who are starting an undergraduate course in 2025-2026 or 2026-2027.
The bursary value will depend on household income, to comprise the following:
| Household Income | Bursary Amount |
| Up to £25,000 |
£1,000 cash bursary £2,000 applied as a credit against your university owned or administered accommodation fees |
| £25,001 - £30,000 | £1,500 applied as a credit against your university owned or administered accommodation fees |
| £30,001 - £35,000 | £1,000 applied as a credit against your university owned or administered accommodation fees |
Essex Futures is our promise to support the next generation by providing financial support to those whose impact on the world would be missed. A proportion of the Essex Futures Bursary is funded through philanthropic fundraising at Essex.
If you meet all the eligibility criteria, you will automatically be considered for this award. You don’t need to complete an application form.
Please read the full terms and conditions before applying for or accepting a scholarship or bursary. They contain important information about eligibility, and how you'll receive your funding.
If you're a current student looking for information about an award you received, see our terms and conditions for previous years.