We understand that making the decision to go to university can be difficult regardless of your circumstances, but if you're leaving care, the process can seem even more daunting. We're committed to supporting young people in care and care leavers to enter and succeed in higher education, and offer a range of support to make your transition to university life easier.

There are a number of external organisations that can provide you with further support, such as听the . They provide information about . 听also offers a range of information听about leaving care.

Unite Foundation Scholarship

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The Unite Foundation Scholarship offers both financial and practical support to successful students starting at BU. This includes three听separate years (365 days) of free accommodation in a designated Unite Students' property ().听听

Applications for the Unite Foundation Scholarship are now open for anyone looking to start university in听September 2024.

Find out more in our scholarships section.

See what support we offer