Enhanced Chamberlain Award

If you opt to live in University-owned accommodation you can choose to receive your Chamberlain Award as a £9,610 accommodation fee waiver. This is the maximum accommodation fee waiver that you can claim; if you choose to live in more expensive accommodation you will need to fund the difference yourself. For more information on accommodation support, visit our Care Leavers page.

If you choose to live off campus, in partner accommodation, or you are already receiving financial support towards your accommodation costs, you could be entitled to an enhanced cash bursary of £3,000. This will be paid in two instalments of £1,500 in January and May.

These awards apply to all years of study; you will have the opportunity to confirm your award choice for each year of study.

Who can apply?

For the purposes of the Enhanced Chamberlain Award, the University defines a Care Leaver as a young person over the age of 16 who has been in the care of the local authority and/or Health & Social Care Trust for at least 13 weeks since the age of 14. Care Leavers who have subsequently been adopted would not normally be eligible for the Enhanced Chamberlain Award.

These awards are aimed at students who have been in care, however if you have been in care but do not fully meet the above definition, we will consider your appication on a case-by-case basis. Any award will be at the discretion of the Univesity.

When submitting your application, you will need to attach written evidence from your Social Worker or Key Worker confirming the dates you were in the care of your local authority and/or Health & Social Care Trust. You will only be required to provide this evidence once.

Home students only are eligible to apply for this award.

How to Apply

If you believe you meet the above criteria, please complete our online application form.

When completing this application form, you will need to attach supporting evidence from your Social Worker or Key Worker confirming the dates you were in the care of your local authority and/or Health & Social Care Trust. Please see the secion below for an example of an acceptable form of evidence.

You will be contacted by Funding, Graduation and Awards via email within four weeks of your application being submitted. This email will either let you know whether you are eligible to receive an award, or will request any further information required to complete your application.