International Experience Bursary at University of Essex 2025

The International Experience Bursary offers funding support of up to £1,000 to help students from lower-income households access international activities such as internships, placements, volunteering, conferences, or summer schools abroad. Here's a breakdown of the key details:

Bursary Overview:

• Amount: Up to £1,000
• Duration: Activity must be between 1 to 12 weeks (7 to 84 days)
• Travel Period: Must usually occur between 1 May and 30 September 2025.

Eligibility: Available to Home Fee Status students (UK residents only).

Eligibility Criteria:

• Residency: Must be ordinarily resident in the UK and assessed as Home
• Fee Status (overseas and EU students are not eligible).
• Program Duration: The activity must last between 1 and 12 weeks (7-84 days).
• Full-time Undergraduate Status: Must be registered as a full-time undergraduate at the University of Essex during the program (final-year students may not be eligible in some cases).
• Academic Progress: Must have passed all first-year modules.
• Household Income: Must have an annual household income of less than £42,611 (verified by Student Finance England or other UK student funding providers).
• Application Submission: Must complete and submit the application form by the deadline.
• Consent: Must give consent for sharing financial details with Student
• Finance England or other UK funding providers.
• Letter of Acceptance: Must provide a letter of acceptance from the host institution/organisation confirming the international activity.
• Travel Advisory: The destination country must not have a Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) travel warning in place.
• Risk Assessment: Must complete a risk assessment for the activity as part of the application process.
• Certificate of Attendance: Must submit a certificate of attendance signed and stamped by the host institution/organisation after completing the program.

Priority Consideration:

• Priority will typically be given to students who:
• Have not participated in an international program during their degree.
• Do not receive a scholarship, bursary, or grant from the program provider or the University to support the activity.
• Are not required to fundraise to participate in the activity.

Application Process:

• Open Dates: Applications are open from Monday 13 January 2025 to Monday 24 March 2025.
• Submission: Applications are only accepted through the online portal.
• Notification: Applicants will be contacted within 10 working days after submission.
• How to Apply: The application process takes around 10-15 minutes to complete.