Employability Bursary
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The Employability Bursary helps you to do things that enhance your employability. If your application is successful, you can get up to £500 (or £800) per academic year.
You can ask a question about the Employability Bursary through CareerConnect.
Apply
When applications open, you apply through MySaint. You will receive a decision within 20 working days of applications closing.
- Find the Employability Bursary in the Scholarships and Funding Catalogue.
- Search for Employability or Careers Funding: Employability Fund (semester two).
- Select the correct academic year.
Funding available
All students can apply for up to £500 per academic year.
You can apply for up to £800, if you:
- completed or are currently completing a supported pathway programme at the University of St Andrews
- are a Sanctuary Scholar
- are care-experienced (have been in care at any stage or are currently in care)
- are estranged (living without the financial or emotional support of a family network)
- are a carer (providing care for a relative, but not a dependant)
- received free school meals or other government assistance during school
- received a Discretionary Fund from the University
- attended a widening access programme, such as Sutton Trust Summer School, Lift Off, or Aspire North.
You can submit multiple applications, but can receive only one award per academic year. Funding is not guaranteed.
What's covered
The Employability Bursary covers costs related to employment. It does not cover core academic activities.
Examples of what's covered include:
- travel to an interview or placement
- professional clothing
- short-term accommodation
- professional development courses
- a PVG or DBS check.
This isn't a complete list, and all requests to help you improve your employability will be considered.
Applications are only accepted for confirmed opportunities, such as a secured internship or scheduled interview.
Application advice
Explain where you are on your career journey and how you think the bursary will help you. Give as much detail as you can.
You can read blog posts from recipients of the Employability Bursary for examples of how it can be used and what impact it can have.
After completing your work-related activity
When you have completed your work-related activity, you must provide a short report (up to 400 words) describing the impact of the bursary on your employability.