Bursary Application
The deadline to apply for a bursary was 16:00 (BST) on 29 September 2023. We do not accept late applications under any circumstances. Candidates who have sat their test have until 16 October to redeem their bursary voucher.
Complete the application form below to apply for a UCAT 2023 Bursary. You will need:
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Your candidate ID (in the format UKCAT + 6 digits)
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Correct supporting evidence.
Evidence
Please ensure you have checked your evidence meets the Bursary Scheme Criteria before making an application.
You only need to supply ONE piece of evidence from ONE of the bursary criteria you meet.
- We accept scans or clear photographs of evidence (file formats: PDF, JPEG and PNG).
- Please PDF word documents before uploading.
Only one application can be submitted. If you need to provide more evidence, please email the UCAT Office directly.
Key Dates
Applications and evidence outside these dates are not accepted.
Applications open: 16 May 2023 at 09:30 (BST)
Application deadline: 29 September 2023 at 16:00 (BST)
Please type your candidate ID into the form - do not use AutoFill or copy/paste.
Your details
Address
Identify the basis of your bursary entitlement
I receive Free School Meals.
Upload a recent letter (dated 2022 or 2023) from your school/college confirming you receive free school meals (Local Authority funded only).
I receive a 16 to 19 Bursary or EMA or Learner Support (FE 19+).
Upload your award letter or communication for academic year 2022/23 or 2023/24. We MUST be able to see the name and date of the award. Evidence that relates to scholarships/bursaries at independent / fee-paying schools is NOT accepted.
I receive a full-rate HE Student Finance means-tested maintenance award
Upload ALL PAGES of your Student Finance or SAAS award letter for academic year 2022/23 or 2023/24. Check what qualifies as a full-rate maintenance award BEFORE you apply. Awards must be for undergraduate study.
I or my parent/guardian receive Universal Credit.
Upload the first page of your Universal Credit statement, dated within the last 3 months. We MUST be able to see the name and address of the claimant, the date, and the award amount.
I or my parent/guardian receive Working or Child Tax Credit.
Upload the first page of the Tax Credits award letter (financial year 2022/23 or 2023/24). We MUST be able to see the name and address of the claimant and the date of the letter.
I or my parent/guardian receive Income Support, Job Seeker's Allowance or Employment and Support Allowance.
Upload ALL PAGES of your award letter from the UK Jobcentre Plus, dated 2023.
I or my parent/guardian receive Asylum Support.
Upload the official award letter, dated in the last 12 months.
Evidence of Bursary entitlement
Upload scans or clear photographs of your evidence in the following file formats: PDF, JPEG, PNG
Terms and Conditions
Your personal data and evidence submitted in this application will be used for the administration of the UCAT bursary scheme. Where evidence includes the data of any third party, you confirm you have obtained necessary consent. These data will be retained until the end of the calendar year for reporting and accounting purposes.
If you redeem a bursary voucher, this is flagged to your chosen universities at results delivery. This will not disadvantage your application and they may use this information to help identify candidates from backgrounds under-represented at University.
A voucher will be sent to the email address provided. It is valid for one sitting of the UCAT in a UK test centre. If you do not provide correct evidence by the deadline you will have to pay the full test fee to sit the UCAT. You will not be entitled to receive a second bursary if you miss your test for any reason.
UCAT reserves the right to request repayment of the full test fee from any candidate who fails to attend a test paid for by bursary voucher.
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Application Complete
Thank you for your application. This has been submitted directly to the UCAT Office.
A confirmation email, which includes an application reference number, has been sent to the email address you provided.
Please check your spam and junk email folders if you do not receive an email, as it is possible that emails from UCAT could automatically go to these folders. Please add our email address [email protected] to your safe senders list now to prevent this.
You should hear the outcome of your application within 3 business days. If you have not had a reply within this time (after checking junk/spam folders), please email the UCAT Office.
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