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Helena Kennedy Foundation

Helena Kennedy Foundation Scholarship

United KingdomUndergraduateEntry ID: SC-78245

The Helena Kennedy Foundation (HKF) Higher Education Bursary is designed to support students facing financial and personal challenges in progressing to higher education. The bursary offers up to £2,250, along with ongoing support, mentoring, and assistance with work placements to help recipients achieve their academic and career aspirations.

  • Complete the online application form available on the HKF website.
  • Obtain a reference from a personal or college tutor using the designated referee form. It's recommended to complete the application with their support.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Applicants must be in their final year at a publicly funded UK further education (FE) college or sixth form college, enrolled in courses such as Access, A levels, BTEC, Scottish Highers, or T Levels.
  • Must be aiming to start a first-time higher education program (e.g., HND, BA, BSc, BEd) at a UK higher education institution in the autumn of the application year. Students planning a gap year will also be considered.
  • Open to UK citizens, refugees, and asylum seekers.
  • Applicants should be experiencing significant financial hardship that could impede their progression to higher education.

For thorough eligibility and selection information, visit the official website or contact the organizers directly.