Overview
The Heller Bursary is financial support to help you do something you are passionate about that is outside your area of study.
Previously funded projects have helped students:
- Start a social enterprise to protect tropical fish
- Buy equipment for a gin business
- Get training to teach archery
- Develop German language skills to support a long-standing interest in the country
- Start a bee-keeping and honey business
- Set up a home ceramic studio
What you could receive
Successful applicates can receive between £500 and £2,000 towards their project.
Who can apply
You can apply for the Heller Bursary if you:
- are a 'home' status student
- are in the second year of an undergraduate course
- have not received the bursary before
The bursary cannot be used for something you have already done or bought.
When to apply
Applications for the 2022/23 academic year will open on 26 January 2023 and will close on 26 February 2023.
How to apply
Click on the link below to access the Heller Bursary application form. You must read the guidance document before applying.
The application form will ask you:
- how much you are asking for, between £500 and £2,000
- a breakdown of your costings
- a written statement of up to 500 words, explaining why you should receive the award