Applicant Guidelines

The purpose of the 1916 Bursary is to encourage participation and success by students who are most socio-economically disadvantaged and who are from groups most under-represented in higher education. In order to be considered for a bursary, applicants must meet College Entry, Financial and Target Group eligibility criteria. Each college has a limited number of bursaries; they will be awarded to the eligible applicants that present the greatest need.

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Making an Online Application

Applications can only be made online via a link on your college or university’s 1916 Bursary webpage. You can only apply from a PC/laptop or mobile device. An application you have started can be re-opened anytime on the same device up until the closing date of October 20th at 5pm. If you started your application on one device but did not complete it, you cannot re-open the same application on a different device. In this case, you can either access your application on the first device or start a new application on a second PC/laptop or mobile device. To continue an application or start a new one, simply click on the application link on your college or university’s 1916 Bursary webpage. Any duplicate applications will be deleted. You can only complete one application. Only fully completed and submitted applications will be assessed for a 1916 Bursary.