Chancerygate Foundation Bursary

Eligibility criteria

You must meet all of the following criteria:

• You have received an offer or are considering one of the following undergraduate courses at Kingston University for September 2025 entry:
  • BSc (Hons) Building Surveying
  • BSc (Hons) Real Estate Management
  • BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying
• You identify as Black British (African or Caribbean).
• Your family household income is less than £25,000 per annum.
• You are aged 26 or under before you start your course.

In addition, you must meet one of the following:

• You are the first generation in your family to progress to higher education (i.e., your parents have not been to university, although if a brother or sister has, you are still eligible).
• You identify yourself as being disabled or having a specific learning difference.
• You have spent time in care in the UK, been placed in care or are estranged from your family. Find out more about the support available for care leavers at Kingston.
• You are recognised by social services as a young adult carer.
• You are entering Higher Education with a BTEC as your main qualification.
• You are a mature student (aged 21 years or over on 1 September before you start your course) who does not currently hold a bachelors degree.

When to apply

Applications close at 23.30 (UK time) on Sunday 31 August 2025.

All applications received by the deadline will be given equal consideration and are not assessed on a first-come-first-served basis.

Prior to the award being given, shortlisted applicants will also be expected to attend two interviews with the Chancerygate Foundation in early September, one online and another on campus (w/c 9 September). Please be sure to keep your schedule free in order to attend.

The Chancerygate Foundation Bursary Committee makes the final decision on applications and does not correspond with applicants and their decision is final. All applications will be emailed with a final decision in w/c 12 September.

Additional information

Please note, in addition to the financial bursary, the recipient will also be given the opportunity to undertake career opportunities by Chancerygate Foundation in the form of internships and work placements. You will also be required to work in partnership with University staff to keep the Chancerygate Foundation updated with your academic progression throughout your course.