Undergraduate Bursaries and Scholarships
The following support is available for students starting at the University of Suffolk. Please note that eligibility criteria applies to all Undergraduate Bursaries and Scholarships.
For more information on Bursaries and Scholarships available to Postgraduate students please visit our Postgraduate Scholarships page.
For information on financial support available to International students, visit our International Fees and Scholarships page.
Bursaries and Scholarships
The University of Suffolk Bursary is open to full-time and part-time University of Suffolk students starting an undergraduate degree programme. Successful applicants will receive a £500 bursary in each of their three years of study, subject to successful progression. Part-time students will receive £500 pro rata per year of study.
Students who live, or have lived, in local authority care could be eligible to apply for a bursary of £500 for each year of undergraduate study at the University of Suffolk.
This bursary is provided in line with our Standalone Pledge to assist eligible estranged students. You could be eligible to apply for a bursary of up to £500 for each year of study at the University of Suffolk.
The University of Suffolk is offering two undergraduate scholarships for students who are seeking asylum in the UK, and who are not eligible to receive financial support from Student Finance England.
The University of Suffolk is offering up to 70 bursary awards of £3,000 for students starting on the FdA Health and Wellbeing (Nursing Associate) course in the academic year 2026 - 2027.
Each year the NHS Business Service Authority (NHSBSA) provides funding for eligible healthcare students.
Courses currently supported by the NHS Learning Support Fund:
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Dental Hygiene (Level 5 and 6)
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Nursing (including Mental Health, Child and Adult branches)
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Midwifery
- Paramedics (except DipHE and FD courses)
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Physiotherapy
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Radiography (diagnostic and therapeutic)
The ALBORADA Trust has generously donated to support ten qualifying students studying the University of Suffolk’s BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing degree who will be awarded a bursary of £3500 each academic year for three years.
The University has Progression Agreements in place with the following Sixth Forms and Colleges, which include a Partner Award and Partner Award (High Achievement). Applicants progressing directly from these Sixth Forms and Colleges, without deferring entry, will be automatically eligible for one of these Awards, and will be assessed following successful enrolment at the University of Suffolk. Payments will be made to the bank accounts provided by students on enrolment, and payment dates will be in December and February of the relevant academic years.
More information, including terms and conditions, have been published on website pages for each partner. Applicants from the Sixth Forms and Colleges listed should contact their Careers team or Head of Sixth Form for the website address or can submit an enquiry to the University.
The following Sixth Forms and Colleges are included:
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East Coast College, including all students studying within East Coast College or based at The Place, Great Yarmouth; and students at Lowestoft Sixth Form College.
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Eastern Education Group, including all students in Abbeygate Sixth Form College, One Sixth Form College, and at West Suffolk College.
Our new bursary provides up to £6k per year for students in Wales; and payment of tuition fees for a three-year degree in Radiotherapy/Therapeutic Radiography in England.
All graduates of the University of Suffolk are entitled to a loyalty reduction on selected postgraduate course fees. The Alumni Postgraduate Loyalty Scheme gives a 25% reduction on course fees.