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Check their eligibility

We also offer scholarships and bursaries to support our students in their studies. These are types of grants that our students do not need to repay. As a Leeds Beckett student, your child may be eligible for any of those grants. Encourage them to visit our Scholarships page to learn more and check their eligibility.

Additional funding from Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett Care Leavers and Estranged Students Bursary

If your child has been in care prior to starting university, they may be eligible for a bursary of up to £1,500 in each year that they remain enrolled on their undergraduate course.

Find out more by visiting our bursaries, scholarships and discounts information page.
Primary Carers Bursary
This bursary is intended to assist full-time undergraduate students who have responsibility as primary carer for a dependent adult that will continue whilst they are studying. The amount payable will be assessed based on individual circumstances, up to a maximum award of £1,500.

Find out more by visiting our bursaries, scholarships and discounts information page or you can contact our Bursary and Scholarship Officer:
- bursaryandscholarship@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Tenancy Deposit Scheme

If they have difficulty paying a deposit for your accommodation and are from a low income background, they are classed as an independent or estranged student or are in receipt of welfare benefits, then they may be able to apply for help through the Leeds Beckett Hardship Scheme.

Visit our Hardship Fund applications page for more information.
Hardship funds
Our Hardship Funds may be able to provide you with additional help to meet unexpected financial hardship you may face at university. Most awards made from the Hardship Funds do not have to be repaid.

Visit our Hardship Fund applications page for more information or contact our Money Advice Team:
- Tel: 0113 812 6701
- E: studentmoney@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Bright Futures Scholarships

The Bright Futures Scholarships offer financial support to students who might otherwise be unable to afford a university education. The scholarships are awarded to first year students who are the first in their family to go to university and are based on academic merit, with funding for the scheme provided by Leeds Beckett graduates.

Find out more by visiting our bursaries, scholarships and discounts information page.
Additional funding from the Government
They may also be eligible to apply for additional funding from the Government. Grants and allowances currently on offer include:
- Childcare Grant
- Parents’ Learning Allowance
- Adult Dependents’ Grant
- Disabled Students’ Allowance
More information is available on the Gov.UK website.