Gateway To Work Experience Bursary
- Level of study
- Any Undergraduate
- Subject area
- Arts and Law, Engineering and Physical Sciences, Life and Environmental Sciences, Medicine and Health, Social Sciences
- Nationality
- UK
- Type of Award
- University
- Deadline for applying
- Closes 31/05/2025
Award Description
The Gateway to Work Experience Bursary is designed to enable certain undergraduate students on the Birmingham Scholar programme and from under-represented groups at the University access to work experience which they may otherwise be unable to afford.
Students may apply for The Gateway to Work Experience Bursary if they have secured a work experience placement which is low paid, or unpaid between January to May 2025 in the United Kingdom.
We will not be offering bursaries for international work experience, nor for retrospective applications.
The bursary can cover reasonable travel costs, required clothing if necessary (i.e. formal wear) and reasonable accommodation expenses, depending on your location.
Bursary funds are not substitutes for wages but top-ups for essential expenses (accommodation, clothing and travel). Formal attire may be requested with evidence if required for opportunities.
The maximum you can request from the Gateway to Work Experience Bursary is £1,000. Anything above £1,000 will be dealt with a case-by-case basis for us to understand what the costs you have requested are for. The amount you apply for will depend on the individual circumstances of your proposed work experience up to the maximum amount.
Value of Award
The Bursary is designed to support students in covering the costs associated with unpaid or low-paid work experience. It is not designed to be a wage substitute. Eligible students can apply for up to a maximum of £1,000. The amount you apply for will depend on the individual circumstances of your proposed work experience up to the maximum amount.
The bursary can cover necessary and reasonable accommodation, travel and formal clothing costs.
Eligibility Criteria
To see if you are eligible, please navigate to Gateway To Work Experience Bursary webpage on our intranet website.
How to Apply
To apply for the Bursary, students will be required to submit one application form which primarily asks for the following:
- Your personal details (e.g. name, ID number, email address, etc)
- Your work experience opportunity details (e.g. organisation name, location, etc)
- Summary of your work experience opportunity
- Understanding of how the proposed work experience will contribute towards your personal and professional development, as well as your future career aspirations
To find out more detailed information and all the documents you need to apply, please click here: Gateway To Work Experience Bursary
Contact
Careers Network
workexperience@contacts.bham.ac.uk
- Website
- https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/student/careers/internships-and-work-experience/funding/gateway-bursary-scheme.aspx