The Liverpool Bursary (2023 entry)

Around a third of the University’s UK undergraduates will benefit from the Liverpool Bursary, which can be received either as a cash bursary or taken as a fee waiver.

If you are a UK student with a household income of less than £25,000 you will receive a Liverpool Bursary of £2,000 for each year of study. If you are a UK student with a household income between £25,001 and £35,000, you will receive a Liverpool Bursary of £750 per year.

Student Finance Northern Ireland - up to £3,475 non-repayable grant and £6,776 loan if living away from home but outside of London.

Accommodation discount

If you are entitled to the Liverpool Bursary, at either the higher or lower level, and will be living in University accommodation, you will also receive an accommodation discount. For entry 2023, this is 15% off your first year University halls fees. Students who receive some other bursaries, such as the Care Leavers bursary, will also be entitled to this discount. Find out more.

* You do not need to apply for the Liverpool Bursary as we will assess your eligibility and let you know if you are entitled to them.

Students studying outside London and living away from the parental home

Household income (up to)Maintenance LoanLiverpool BursaryTotal (Maintenance Loan and Liverpool Bursary)
£25,000 £9,488 £2,000 £11,488
£30,000 £8,809 £750 £9,559
£35,000 £8,130 £750 £8,880
£40,000 £7,450 £0 £7,450
£45,000 £6,771 £0 £6,771
£50,000 £6,092 £0 £6,092
£55,000 £5,412 £0 £5,412
£60,000 £4,733 £0 £4,733
£62,286 & over £4,422 £0 £4,422

Students living with parents

Household income (up to)Maintenance LoanLiverpool BursaryTotal (Maintenance Loan and Liverpool Bursary)
£25,000 £7,987 £2,000 £9,987
£30,000 £7,315 £750 £8,065
£35,000 £6,642 £750 £7,392
£40,000 £5,969 £0 £5,969
£45,000 £5,296 £0 £5,296
£50,000 £4,623 £0 £4,623
£55,000  £3,950 £0 £3,950
£58,220 & over £3,516 £0 £3,516

Note: Loan figures are correct for 2023 entry.


How do I apply?

You do not need to apply for this Bursary. By submitting an online application for government grants or loans, you consent to share your information with the University. This allows our Student Fees team to assess your eligibility. You will be notified if you are eligible to receive this Bursary.

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