The University of Southampton offers a range of additional funding to enhance your University experience and support you throughout your time here. We also offer a wide range of merit and competitive scholarships to offset the costs of your studies. Many are for international students, with some also available to UK students. Head to our Scholarship HubÌýto find out more.
Information on the additional funding opportunities available can be found on this page.
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The University is providing a discretionary grant to help students who are unable to access the technology they need to successfully engage with their course.
Students in receipt of DSA may apply for the £200 laptop/computer contribution through the grant.
Eligibility criteria
Currently enrolled and attending University and one or more of the following :
| Criteria | Evidence |
|---|---|
| Household income of £42,600 andÌýunder | Evidenced by your most recent Student Finance assessment (BM5/BM6 students in year 5 or 6 may be eligible based on their last assessment); supporting documentation not required, but household income must have been shared with the University prior to your Technology Grant application |
| Care leaver/Estranged student | Evidenced by receipt of the Care leaver/Estranged student bursary; supporting documentation not required |
| Young Carer | Evidenced by a letter of support from a young carer’s project/school or college/appropriate profession or receipt of Carer’s Allowance |
| Universal Credit recipient | Evidenced by your most recent UC statement |
If you do not meet the eligibility criteria but are struggling financially, you may want to consider applying to the Student Support Fund for cost of living support.
Set contribution
You may request one or more items of hardware or software in your application. The Technology Grant provides a set contribution towards each item with a maximum award of £300. Funds are limited, so please think carefully about which item(s) is a priority and also consider fixing your existing equipment.
| Item | Contribution Amount |
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| Laptop/Desktop (including iPads) | £200 |
| Monitor | £75 |
| Headphones | £30 |
| Mouse | £10 |
| Keyboard | £10 |
| Mobile phone | £80 |
| Internet access equipment | £30 |
| Software (course-related and unavailable from University) | up to £100 |
| Miscellaneous hardware | up to £25 |
| Other technology specified on application form | dependent on item |
The University is providing a discretionary grant to help students with health costs, which cannot be reasonably addressed by the NHS or University health services, and are necessary to engage with their course.
Eligibility criteria
Currently enrolled (If you are on a Pause in Study due to medical reasons, you are still eligible) and one or more of the following:
| Criteria | Evidence |
|---|---|
| Household income of £42,600 and under | Evidenced by your most recent Student Finance assessment (BM5/BM6 students in year 5 or 6 may be eligible based on their last assessment; supporting documentation not required, but household income must have been shared with the University prior to your Health & Wellbeing Fund application |
| Care leaver/Estranged student | Evidenced by receipt of the Care leaver/Estranged student bursary; supporting documentation not required |
| Young Carer | Evidenced by a letter of support from a young carer’s project/school or college/appropriate profession or receipt of Carer’s Allowance |
| Universal Credit recipient | Evidenced by your most recent UC statement |
| Parent or carer with a household income of below £42,600 (support provided for heating only) | Evidenced by Child Benefit entitlement letter or entry on bank statement. Household income must have been shared with the University prior to your Health & Wellbeing Fund application |
| A student with a household income of below £42,600 and a recognised disability which is impacted by the cold (support provided for heating only) | Documentary evidence |
If you do not meet the eligibility criteria but are struggling financially, you may want to consider applying to the Student Support Fund for cost of living support as this is a much more comprehensive assessment which looks over the whole academic year.
Set contribution
The below are options available for you to apply for funding support for. Students are able to receive a maximum of £500 per academic year. The costs must have occurred in the current academic year, 2025/26.
If you have multiple health needs, it may be more beneficial to apply to the Student Support Fund, so an advisor can review your circumstances in full.
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| Dentistry | up to £300. StudentsÌýmust provide either a receipt for costs already paid, or evidence of work required, and the costs charged by the dental practice.Ìý | |
| Medical costs |
up to £500, up to a maximum of 6 sessions of physiotherapy, chiropractor and other non-NHS funded treatment. Students must provide either a receipt for costs already paid and/or evidence of work required, and the costs charged by the private practice. A student must advise in their application why they cannot access this treatment on the NHS.
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| Glasses/Eye test | up to £100. Students must provide a receipt evidencing the cost. | |
| Therapy | We will fund up to a maximum of 6 sessions totalling up to £500. In order to be eligible for this funding, students must be able to demonstrate they have accessed university resources before applying. For more information about what support is available at the university, please speak with our Wellbeing Team. | |
| Heating | £250 (limited to students with a recognised disability which requires additional heating, parents and carers as described above).ÌýAs this is a set figure, students do not need to provide evidence of the cost of their energy bills, but do need to provide evidence they are a parent (such as through a Child Benefit letter) or their medical condition (through a medical letter). | |
| Medical evidence/Doctor's letter | Cost as stated by GP.ÌýWe will reimburse this cost if the medical letter was required for a DSA application, Special Considerations, or any other circumstance directly relating to a student's study - this must be evidenced in the application. | |
| NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC) | £115 for an annual certificate.ÌýStudents will need to provide evidence of the medication they are taking – if it is at least one recurrent prescription per month, an award can be made. | |
| Gym costs (6 months support) | up to £183, which isÌýthe cost of 6 months membership at the Jubilee Sports Centre.ÌýEvidence of booking confirmation is required. | |
| Other | We recognise students may have other needs which do not fit the above criteria. Please submit an application with as much information as possible, and these will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. | Ìý |
We cannot provide funding for private ADHD tests, please speak to Student Disability & Inclusion at studenthub@soton.ac.uk if you suspect you may have ADHD as they can advise the process on receiving a working diagnosis to allow you to access support in your studies.
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Eligible students are also entitled to our Care Leaver & Estranged Student Bursary of £2,000. This is payable to you in two instalments, the first payment is made in November and the second is made in June. For more information on the eligibility criteria as well as the terms and conditions of the bursary,Ìýplease click here.
Additionally, to aid in your transition to the University, eligible students in their first year of study are provided a Welcome Pack containing vouchers and useful information to help you settle in.
This extensive 3-year, Alumni funded programme is available to students from underrepresented backgrounds and offers a blend of financial, academic, career, and personal opportunities to ensure you reach your full potential.
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OurÌýCommuter FundÌýis intended to support living at home students, from widening participation backgrounds, with the cost of their daily commute to university.
The Commuter Fund provides a non-repayable financial contribution of up toÌý£250 per academic yearÌýto help towards daily travel costs. ¸£Àû×ÅƬ more information on the webpage.
TheÌýRoy Queree Expedition Bequest is currently closed; please keep an eye on this page for information about when it will reopen in the 2025/26 academic year.
This bequest may be used to support undergraduate or postgraduate students currently registered at the University of Southampton who wish to participate, either individually or as part of a group in expeditions.
To be eligible to apply students must be able to demonstrate that they are undertaking an organized journey with a specific and clear objective. It should be challenging and at a location away from an urbanized and modern settlement (such as a town or city).
The bequest cannot be used to support participation in fieldwork or in medical electives. There is a limited amount of money available, and students may be eligible to receive up to £1000 in support for the academic year. Applications are welcomed from any students who are planning on undertaking an expedition and meet the required criteria. Applications are assessed on a first come, first served basis, but priority is given to those who have not previously received funding from the bequest before.
Eligible students can email stufunds@soton.ac.uk and request an application form. Please ensure you complete the application as fully as possible and provide all the supporting documentation required.
All students will be notified by email whether they are successful or not.
The Placement Support Fund is currently closed; please keep an eye on this page for information about when it will reopen in the 2025/26 academic year.
Eligibility criteria 
Currently enrolled, have a course-required placement in the current academic year, and one or more of the following:  
| Criteria | Evidence |
|---|---|
| Household income of £42,600  and underÌý | Evidenced by your most recent Student Finance assessment (BM4/BM5/BM6 students may be eligible based on their last assessment for the same undergraduate course); supporting documentation not required, but household income must have been shared with the University prior to your Placement Support Fund application ÌýÌýÌý |
| Care leaver/Estranged student Ìý | Evidenced by receipt of the Care leaver/Estranged student bursary; supporting documentation not required Ìý |
| Young Carer Ìý | Evidenced by a letter of support from a young carer’s project/school or college/appropriate profession or receipt of Carer’s Allowance Ìý |
| Universal Credit recipient  or live-in partner of UC recipientÌý | Evidenced by your or your live-in partner’s most recent UC statement |
| Student Support Fund recipient during the currentÌýacademic year (excluding awards made for funding delays) Ìý | Supporting documentation not required Ìý |
| A recognised disability Ìý | Evidenced by documentation from a related support provider (eg DSA/Doctor’s letter) Ìý |
| Student parent with child/ren under 16Ìý | Evidenced by receipt of Child Benefit or similar documentation Ìý |
If you do not meet the eligibility criteria but are struggling financially, you may want to consider applying to the Student Support FundÌýfor cost of living support.
Set contribution Ìý
You may request support towards one or more of the expenses listed below. The Placement Fund provides a set contribution towards each expense with a maximum award of £300. Ìý
| Ìý | Contribution Amount |
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| Additional food allowance Ìý | £25 per week of placement  |
| Business attire/uniform costs | AÌýcontribution toward these costs will be considered based on details provided in the application.Ìý |
| Required equipment/supplies/materials | AÌýcontribution toward these costs will be considered based on details provided in the application.Ìý |
| Parking and travel Ìý | Available to students whose parking and travel costs cannot be reasonably covered through existing funding or reimbursement. Not available to students in receipt of the Initial Teacher Training bursary. Car travel will be calculated at 24p per mile.ÌýÌý |
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Dual accommodation costs Ìý
(having two housing contracts at the same time)Ìý
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Available to students whose dual accommodation costs cannot be reasonably covered through existing funding or reimbursement. Not available to students in receipt of the Initial Teacher Training bursary.Ìý |
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