About this fund
Each applicant will receive up to £300, this will ensure that you have funding to assist with travel, equipment, and any costs of participation in your chosen EUSA society or sporting activity. Only one application and one payment are allowed per student during each semester, even if the applications are for less than £300 combined. The fund opens on a first come first serve basis until all funds are exhausted for the semester. The fund is available at the start of semester 1 and reopens at the start of semester 2.
Funds are available for costs you will occur during the current semester and cannot be backdated.
Eligibility
We welcome applications from students who meet one or more of the below criteria:
- an undergraduate student who:
- is in receipt of a University widening participation scholarship, including Access Edinburgh
- has a registered disability
- is a student carer
- is a student parent
- is a care leaver or estranged student
- is an Asylum Seeker or a student with Refugee status
- a postgraduate student who was in receipt of The University of Edinburgh Scholarship, University of Edinburgh Scotland Scholarship, the Access Edinburgh, or Participation Bursary as an undergraduate at Edinburgh University
Payments
All payments will be made in pounds sterling to your nominated UK bank account. Payment cannot be made to third parties.
Please ensure you update or add your bank details. (Updating your bank details does not mean you will succeed in your application.)
Student bank details (requires University login)
New students who meet the eligibility criteria and do not have a bank account are still encouraged to apply. However, please provide your bank details once you have set up your account.
Further information about when you will receive your payment will be available in due course.
Overseas bank accounts
We are unable to make payments to overseas bank accounts. You must set up a UK bank account before applying to the fund.
Learn about your options for opening your first student bank account in the UK and banking safety:
Application
The online application form closed on Friday 14th February - This fund will reopen in Semester 1 of the 2025/2026 Academic Year
Why was my application rejected?
To ensure the limited funds go to those most in need, we may reject applications if:
- you apply for funding for non-university societies or sports unions
- you are currently studying away from the University; the fund is for those who are currently studying on campus
- you have not provided the appropriate evidence required to process your application
- you do not meet the eligibility criteria as noted above