Overview
Sylvia Clarke was a community nurse who throughout her life always found ways to help those who needed it. Now, thanks to a generous donation from the estate of Sylvia Clarke, Sheffield Hallam University is able to provide a limited number of bursaries to students who are considered to be most at risk of financial hardship.
These funds are non-repayable and are aimed at reducing the financial strains caused by student life; helping students fulfil their potential within their chosen field.
What you could receive
Recipients will be in their final year of study and will receive a small, one-off payment.
Who can apply
Applications are by invitation only.
You will be invited to apply to the Sylvia Clarke Legacy Fund if you:
- are enrolled onto the final year of a full-time nursing undergraduate degree within the School of Health and Social Care,
- are a UK or 'home' fee status student paying a tuition fee of £9,535, and
- have a household income of less than £62,377.
Further eligibility will be established via the application form with priority being given to those students who meet one or more of the designated priority groups.
For a full explanation of the eligibility criteria and priority groups, please read the terms and conditions and the evidence requirements document, these can be found at the start of the application form.
If you receive benefits and/or any other financial support, it is your responsibility to check whether receiving an award will affect your entitlement(s)/payments.
When to apply
Applications for the 2025/26 academic year will open on Thursday 6 November 2025 and will close on Thursday 27 November 2025. An invitation email will be sent out during this window.
How to apply
Students who meet the initial eligibility criteria will be contacted directly.
If you have received an email inviting you to apply for a Sylvia Clarke Bursary, you will be directed to this page, asked to submit an application form and to provide supporting evidence. If you have not been contacted by us, you will not have access to the form.
