Student Committee Bursary Scheme
The bursary is designed to be used to help cover event-related expenses for BPS events or conferences
About the bursary
This bursary is available to eligible BPS student members studying in the UK. The bursary is designed to be used to help cover event-related expenses for BPS events or conferences that occur in person or virtually.
Application open and close dates
The scheme runs annually, with funding available for events taking place between 1 January and 31 December of each year.
You can only submit one application per year.
The application form will close once all funds have been allocated.
Funding
Each bursary consists of up to £150 (UK) to contribute towards the costs of registration and/ or travel to attend BPS events of conferences.
Funding is not available for food and beverage costs.
Funding is limited and will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. The application form will close once all funds have been allocated.
The bursary is intended solely for participation in BPS events or conferences, including both in-person and online formats. The bursary cannot be used for the BPS Psychology Careers Festival.
Receipts are requested as part of the grant payment process. Please note that receipts submitted for the grant payment must clearly show the full fee/s, state that the fee has been paid (not pending, for example) and show the full date.
Criteria
Please note that application criteria and eligibility are subject to change.
Any changes may be applied when the scheme is open to application.
All applications are anonymised by the BPS and then assessed by the panel members to discourage any unconscious bias.
Assessment criteria
Applications will be reviewed by a panel based on the information and evidence provided in the application form. Please ensure all sections of the form are fully completed.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the bursary, applicants must be student members of the British Psychological Society and meet at least one of the following criteria:
- First in their family to attend university
- Living in a low participation neighbourhood (where fewer people typically go to university)
- A care leaver or estranged student
- A student with a disability
- From an ethnic minority background
- An asylum seeker
This list is not exhaustive. If you believe your circumstances align with the aims of this bursary but are not specifically mentioned, we still encourage you to apply. Each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis. We may contact you to request additional information or proof of identity to support your application.
How to apply
All applications are assessed anonymously to discourage unconscious bias.
You can contact the Awards and Grants team at awardsandgrants@bps.org.uk.
Final grant report
Every grant recipient is required to provide a final report on completion of their project. These reports provide feedback for members and potential grant applicants about how the Society has allocated grant money. It also allows the BPS to assess the success of the projects funded within the agreed grant period. If successful, you will be required to complete this form within one month of the project or event completion date.