UCAT Bursary Scheme
The UCAT bursary scheme is open to UK candidates who meet the UCAT eligibility and bursary criteria. Apply for a bursary through your UCAT Account.
Bursary Applications are currently closed
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Bursary applications open |
20th May 2026 (14:00 UK Time) |
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UCAT booking opens |
23rd June 2026 (14:00 UK Time) |
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Bursary application and evidence deadline |
24th September 2026 (15:00 UK Time) |
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Bursary refund request deadline |
16 October 2026 at (17:00 UK Time) |
Approved bursaries will be automatically applied when booking your test to waive the test fee. You are only permitted one bursary each test cycle.
Bursary Eligibility and Evidence
We may request additional evidence if, in our view, the initial supporting documentation is not considered sufficient to verify eligibility for the UCAT Bursary.
Upload one of the following pieces of evidence to support your bursary application:
Free School Meals
An official letter or communication from your school/college confirming you currently receive free school meals (Local Authority funded only) for academic year 2025/26 or 2026/27. It must include your full name, the name of your school/college and the full date.
16 to 19 Bursary (England), or EMA (Scotland, Wales or NI)
Your official award letter or communication for academic year 2025/26 or 2026/27. It must include your full name, the name of your school/college and the full date of the award.
Learner Support (FE 19+) or equivalent for Scotland, Wales or NI
An official award letter for academic year 2025/26 or 2026/27. It must include your full name, the name of your college/place of study and the full date of the award.
Full Rate Undergraduate Student Finance Maintenance Award
Upload all pages of your award letter for academic year 2025/26 or 2026/27 showing a full rate (means-tested):
- Student Finance England Maintenance Grant/Loan (see example) or
- Student Awards Agency Scotland Young / Independent Students’ Bursary or
- Student Finance Wales or Northern Ireland Maintenance Grant
Universal Credit
One of your or your parent/guardian's* Universal Credit statements dated within the last 3 months. It must include the name and address of the claimant, the date, and the award amount. See example.
Income Support, or Job Seeker's Allowance (JSA), or Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
All pages of your or your parent/guardian's* award letter from a UK Jobcentre Plus, dated 2026. Parent/guardians in receipt of JSA or ESA must be entitled to the income-based benefit (e.g. means-tested) and not a contribution-based award. A proof of benefit letter can be obtained online.
Asylum Support (from the UK Government)
Your or your parent/guardian's* official award letter, dated within the last 12 months.
*If you are over the age of 21 and no longer in full-time secondary or undergraduate education, you must be personally in receipt of a qualifying award or means-tested benefit to qualify for a bursary.
Got a question about the UCAT Bursary? See our Bursary FAQs
