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 asÌýthe . They provide information about . Ìýalso offers a range of informationÌýabout leaving care.

Unite Foundation Scholarship

Did you know that we've joined the ?Ìý

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

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

Find out more in our scholarships section.Ìý

See what support we offer