Access through clearing bursary
Updated: 07 July 2025
We understand that going to university is a big decision, especially financially. Our Access Through Clearing Bursary is available to support students who join us through Clearing. The bursary aims to support you with your living and learning costs. If you’re eligible, you’ll be awarded £1,000 in your first year of study only.
The bursary will be paid in three instalments over your first year of study.
Am I eligible?
You’re eligible for our Access Through Clearing Bursary if you meet the following criteria:
- You’ve applied through UCAS Clearing to start an undergraduate degree for the first time at Academy of Live Technology, starting September 2025.
- You’re either a mature student who will be 21 years old or over on 1 September 2025 OR
- You identify as an ethnic minority student.
- You’ve firmly accepted your undergraduate degree offer.
- You’re a Home (UK) student paying full-time fees.
- You are not in receipt of any other Academy of Live Technology financial award.
How do I apply?
There’s no application required for this bursary, so you don’t need to worry about applying for it separately. Once you have applied to study with us through Clearing and accepted our offer, we’ll notify you if you have been successful for this bursary.
Please note, there are a limited number of bursaries available. Awards will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis until all bursaries have been awarded.
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