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 Hub to find out more.
Information on the additional funding opportunities available can be found on this page.
It is a fantastic initiative and I have been very blessed to have been a recipient.
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.
Eligibility criteria
Currently enrolled and attending University 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 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 |
| Disabled Students' Allowance recipient | Evidenced by your most recent entitlement letter |
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 Fund 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 |
|---|---|
| Laptop/Desktop (including iPads) | £200 |
| Monitor | £75 |
| Headphones | £30 |
| Mouse | £10 |
| Keyboard | £10 |
| 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 |
| Disabled Students' Allowance recipient | Evidenced by your most recent entitlement letter |
| 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 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.
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.
| Contribution Amount | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | up to £300 | |
| Medical costs | up to £500, up to a maximum of 6 sessions of physiotherapy, chiropractor and other non-NHS funded treatment | |
| Glasses | £100 | |
| Therapy | We will fund up to a maximum of 6 sessions totalling up to £500. Students must meet at least one of the above criteria and have engaged with the University Wellbeing team prior to applying. | |
| Heating | £250 (limited to students with a recognised disability which requires additional heating, parents and carers as described above) | |
| Medical evidence/Doctor's letter | Cost as stated by GP | |
| NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC) | £115 for an annual certificate | |
| Gym costs | 6 months support | |
| 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. |
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.
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, please 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.
Find out more about the programme and the criteria on the webpage .
Our Commuter Fund is 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 to £250 per academic year to help towards daily travel costs. Find more information on the webpage .
Limited funding is currently available for the 24/25 academic year on a first come, first served basis.
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 has now closed for the 24/25 academic year.
Eligibility criteria
Currently enrolled, have a course-required placement in the 2024/25 academic year, and one or more of the following:
| Criteria | Evidence |
|---|---|
| Household income of £42,600 and under | 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 |
| 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 or live-in partner of UC recipient | Evidenced by your or your live-in partner’s most recent UC statement |
| Student Support Fund recipient during the 2024/25 academic year (excluding awards made for funding delays) | Supporting documentation not required |
| A recognised disability | Evidenced by documentation from a related support provider (eg DSA/Doctor’s letter) |
| Student parent with child/ren under 16 | Evidenced by receipt of Child Benefit or similar documentation |
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 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.
| Contribution Amount | |
|---|---|
| Additional food allowance | £25 per week of placement |
| Business attire/uniform costs | A contribution toward these costs will be considered based on details provided in the application. |
| Required equipment/supplies/materials | A contribution toward these costs will be considered based on details provided in the application. |
| Parking and travel | 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. |
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Dual accommodation costs
(having two housing contracts at the same time)
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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. |