Students from a widening participation background face countless barriers to succeeding at medical school. From the extra cost of travel and course materials to clothing for placements - it can feel like an uphill battle at times.  

 

This page details various funding opportunities available at each university and links to applying for them. 

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OUR LOCAL REPS ARE IN THE PROCESS OF ADDING TO THIS INFORMATION

 

We hope that this information will alleviate some cost for current medical students and aid those applying to medicine in making an informed choice!

A lot of the options available depend on different circumstances or form , so it is important to have a read to see what you are eligible for and what is right for you.  

• BMA Charities  

• Royal Medical Benevolent Fund (all medical students, medicine as a second degree in UK)

  • RMBF also have a list of charitable trusts that may provide financial support ​

• NHS bursary hardship grant​

• NHS exceptional support fund 

• Turn2us grants

• ASiT grants awards and bursaries 

• Royal Society of Medicine prizes for students

• Grants & Prizes - Medical Women's Federation 

• Medicspot Grant 

• Akindole Medical Scholarship 

• Welsh Medical Scholarship 

• Many Universities have hardship funds - be sure to check your eligibility with them