About
Oxford Brookes University is a public university located in Oxford, United Kingdom. The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs across multiple subject areas, with a team of over 800 research experts addressing global challenges facing society, the economy, and technology. Ranked in the top 10 in South East England and among the world's top universities in 23 subject areas, Oxford Brookes focuses on teaching excellence, research, innovation, enterprise, and community engagement through its various faculties, schools, and research centers.
Funding Opportunities
Transition from Care Bursary
The Transition from Care Bursary is a financial support program offered by Oxford Brookes University to students who have been in the care of a local authority. This bursary provides £2,000 per year to eligible full-time undergraduate students who are under 25 years of age at the time they commence their studies. The bursary is designed to support care leavers who have been under the care of a local authority for at least 13 weeks and have had no other legal guardian since leaving care. Recipients must be Home fee-paying students in receipt of funding support from the Student Loans Company or NHS Business Services Authority. The award is paid in two instalments annually (50% in November and 50% in February) and is renewable each year subject to continued eligibility and satisfactory academic standing.
Sanctuary Scholarship
The Sanctuary Scholarship is designed for individuals seeking asylum and those who have a form of protection from an asylum claim who are not able to access funding from government student finance. The scholarship provides comprehensive financial support including a full tuition fee waiver, a cash bursary of £4,000, and financial support equivalent to £10,000 towards accommodation. Recipients also receive guaranteed accommodation in University halls of residence for 52 weeks per year if desired. The support is available for every year of full-time undergraduate or postgraduate taught study. In addition to financial support, scholarship recipients are assigned a dedicated Student Welfare Advisor for ongoing support throughout their studies, with mandatory meetings at least four times per year. Recipients also receive specialized support from the Centre for Academic Development, including a named contact, one-to-one sessions covering study skills, technology familiarization, and assignment planning, as well as priority booking for appointments and Academic English support. Applicants with refugee or humanitarian protection status are also eligible for contextual offers, which provide entry requirements up to three grades below standard requirements.
Estranged Students Bursary
The Estranged Students Bursary is a financial support program for students at Oxford Brookes University who are irreconcilably estranged from both parents. This bursary provides £2,000 per academic year to eligible full-time undergraduate students under the age of 25. The funding aims to support estranged students who are recognized by Student Finance England as having independent status due to their lack of contact with biological, adoptive, or only living parents. The bursary is paid in two equal installments of £1,000, typically in November and February. Applications must be received during the academic year, and no retrospective payments are made for previous years of study. This support measure is part of Oxford Brookes' broader commitment to supporting estranged and care-experienced students.
£2,000 International Student Scholarship September entry
Oxford Brookes University offers a £2,000 scholarship to international students to support their preparation for studying in the UK. The scholarship encourages early preparation by rewarding students who make their deposit payment by specific deadlines corresponding to when they receive their offer. This funding is designed to help international students with the transition and challenges of moving to a new country. The scholarship is available for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, including foundation courses and pathways programs. Students must receive an offer to begin a degree program in September 2025 and pay their tuition fee deposit by the deadline that corresponds to their offer date. The scholarship is awarded as a discount applicable to the student's second semester tuition fees and is available to unlimited applicants who meet the eligibility criteria.
Undergraduate maintenance loans for part-time UK students
Part time students can apply for a means tested part time maintenance loan from Student Finance England. This maintenance loan is used for living costs and the amount received is partially based on household income and whether the student lives in their own home or in their parental home. As a part-time student, the amount of maintenance loan available will also be based on the intensity of study, which is worked out from how many modules are taken (between 2 to 5 modules per academic year). Repayments will be 9% of any income above £25,000, so the amount repaid each month depends on earnings. Repayments are deducted automatically from pay packets, and all outstanding repayments will be written off after 40 years.
Oxford Brookes Bursary for New Students
The Oxford Brookes Bursary Scheme is a non-repayable financial support program available to qualifying students for each year of their studies. It is designed to assist UK full-time, on-campus undergraduate degree students on £9,535 courses whose commencing year of study is 2025/26. The bursary amount varies according to household income, with students from households earning under £35,000 receiving £1,250 annually and those with household incomes between £35,000 and £45,000 receiving £1,000 annually. The bursary is paid in three instalments throughout the academic year: 25% in November, 25% in February, and 50% in April. Eligibility is automatically assessed based on household income information provided to the Student Loans Company, requiring no separate application. Students must be in full-time attendance at the University on each payment date to receive their instalment. This funding supports students across a wide range of undergraduate programs including arts, sciences, business, engineering, health sciences, and social sciences, as well as PGCE Primary 5-11 with QTS postgraduate students.
Oxford Brookes Bursary for Continuing Students
The Oxford Brookes Bursary for Continuing Students is a financial support program available to qualifying UK students for each year of their undergraduate studies and does not need to be paid back. The bursary is available to all eligible UK full-time, on-campus, undergraduate degree students on £9,535 undergraduate courses whose commencing year of study is 2024/25 or earlier. The bursaries vary according to household income and student circumstances, ranging from £500 to £3,000 annually. Students with household income under £25,000 receive a standard bursary of £750, mature students (21 or over) receive £1,500, and students from areas of low participation in higher education or low socioeconomic areas receive an enhanced bursary of £3,000. Students with household income between £25,000-£34,999 receive £500. The bursary is paid in three instalments throughout the academic year (25% in November, 25% in February, and 50% in April). Eligibility is assessed automatically based on household income information provided to the Student Loans Company, requiring no separate application. Students must be in full-time attendance at the University on payment dates to receive each instalment.
Confucius Institute Scholarship
The Confucius Institute Scholarship programme provides financial aid for students, scholars and Chinese language teachers to study in a Chinese university for a limited period. The scholarship offers multiple study duration options including one-semester (up to 5 months), one-academic-year (up to 11 months), and four-week study programs. The scholarship provides full coverage including tuition fees, accommodation, living allowance, and comprehensive medical insurance. Programs are available in various subjects including Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History, Chinese Philosophy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Taiji Culture. The scholarship is administered through Confucius Institutes worldwide and aims to support the teaching and international promotion of the Chinese language.
Oxford Brookes Gaza Scholarship
The Oxford Brookes Gaza Scholarship was established in 2009 by Sir Iain Chalmers and Dr Paul Brankin OBE to support talented Palestinians in Gaza. For many ambitious young Gazans, there are no local opportunities to progress as higher education beyond Bachelor's level is not available in Gaza. This scholarship offers a practical way of supporting talented Gazans to make their mark on the world by providing them with the opportunity to study for a Master's degree at Oxford Brookes University. The scholarship is co-funded by the British Council's Higher Education Scholarships for Palestinians (HESPAL) scheme, with Oxford Brookes University raising approximately £14,000 annually from individual donors. Since 2010, scholars have gone on to make significant impacts in fields including environmental sustainability, journalism, refugee support, cancer treatment, and digital technology. Applications are usually managed through the HESPAL scheme, though no open call is expected for the 2025/26 academic year as a student is already scheduled.
Oxford Brookes Sports Scholarship Scheme
Oxford Brookes University awards Sports Scholarships annually to talented student-athletes who demonstrate outstanding ability, dedication and potential in their chosen sport. The program considers applicants from all sporting disciplines, but priority is given to those competing in Olympic, Paralympic or Commonwealth sports, or sports featured in British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) competitions. Each Sports Scholarship is individually tailored to help students succeed both academically and athletically, with support valued at over £2,500. The program particularly encourages applications from athletes performing at professional, national or international level, talented international students, athletes from underrepresented backgrounds, and those excelling in sports not currently offered at Oxford Brookes.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
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- Active Now
- 10
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- brookes.ac.uk
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