Care Leavers Bursary*
The Care Leaver Bursary is available to all eligible ‘home’ students, studying full time and part time on an undergraduate or postgraduate degree programme. We offer a Care Leaver bursary in each year of study to undergraduate students of £1,500 which is split into 2 payments throughout each academic year. Part-time students will receive a pro-rata payment.
Postgraduate, PhD students and students completing a second degree (including GEM and PGCE) are eligible to receive a postgraduate Care Leaver bursary totalling £1,000 for the duration of your course, which is split into two payments.
*Terms and conditions apply. The following figures are accurate to enrolment 2024/25. Please be aware that bursary levels may be subject to change.
Welcome Pack
We understand that you may not have all the basic necessities needed to move into your new accommodation. If you are worried about the cost of purchasing items such as bedding and kitchen essentials, please get in touch.
Laptop Loan
If you find yourself without a laptop and need to borrow one while you consider your options to source a new one, we have a small supply of laptops for loan and may be able to help. Please get in touch if you feel you need to loan a laptop.
Money Management & Budgeting Sessions
Student Loans are paid in three instalments. As a student this may be the first time you have had to handle such large amounts of money. To help you do this successfully, Money@CampusLife are on hand to provide advice and guidance on budgeting.
Priority Access to Hardship Funds
As a Care Leaver, you have priority access to the Swansea University Opportunity Award. This award is in place to help students who have faced unforeseen financial difficulties. There is no guarantee of an award from the fund, however if granted, it does not have to be repaid.
Year Round Univeristy Accommodation
Swansea University can guarantee you 365 days a year accommodation on campus for your first year at University including Christmas, Easter and summer holidays providing that you apply early enough. Alternatively, we will also help you to find private accommodation in the local area should you need assistance.
Library Support
As a Care Leaver person, you have access to a named contact through the Library Plus team who can provide support services. For more information, please visit the page.
Discovery SVS and Swansea Employability Academy Support
If you are seeking volunteering opportunities or employability and careers advice, we can support you in making connections with Discovery SVS and Swansea Employability Academy.
Access to Career Boost Placements and Workshops
Swansea University offers a Career Boost service, allowing students to gain work experience opportunities, receive career coaching and build their networks through activities and events tailored to your goals.
Access to the Student Ambassador Scheme
As a student, you can apply to become a Student Ambassador. We’ll notify you when applications are open and are happy to help with completing an application and preparing for an interview.
