International Hardship Fund

The International Hardship Fund (IHF) is a limited fund set aside by King's College London to assist International and EU students who are experiencing financial difficulties, despite having arranged adequate funding for their studies. The fund is available to help students who are currently experiencing financial hardship due to an unforeseen change in circumstances after their studies commenced. Applications can be submitted from 14th October through 31st May 2025, subject to funds being available. Students are encouraged to submit applications as early as possible and at least 4 weeks before the end of their academic year. Awards will vary in size depending on the student's need and circumstances but can be up to £6,000 in exceptional circumstances. To be eligible, students must be fully registered, campus-based undergraduate, postgraduate taught, or postgraduate research students who made complete financial provision prior to enrolment and have experienced an unforeseen change of circumstances causing financial hardship. The fund cannot be used for increases in tuition fees, high costs of living in London, exchange rate fluctuations, or course extensions for academic reasons. Students who have previously received awards cannot apply based on the same circumstances.