Although studying at University is expensive, there’s lots of financial support available to help you. UK undergraduate students are entitled to financial support from the UK government. You may be entitled to a loan to cover all or part of your tuition fees and a loan to cover some of your living costs. More information can be found on the Government student finance website.
Cambridge Bursary Scheme
If you are a home fees student studying for your first degree, or for a second degree in Medicine or Veterinary Medicine, you may be eligible for the Cambridge Bursary.
This is a bursary of up to £3,500. The amount you are entitled to depends on your household income. Higher amounts are available to independent students, care-leavers and those who have been entitled to free school meals.
Scholarships
Cambridge Commonwealth, European and International Trust
University of Cambridge Outreach Scholarships
Prince Philip Scholarship for Applicants from Hong Kong
Awards and further support
Awards and prizes for St Edmund’s students
The College offers financial incentives such as the Student Education Development Awards and Student Enrichment Awards. These are available to current College students to support with the cost of:
- Language studies
- Sports club memberships
- Music lessons
- Career advancement activities
- Short-term internships
- Attending conferences and workshops
- Some fieldwork and research trips
There is also an award to provide financial assistance to students facing unexpected or severe hardship during their studies.
Financial support for students with children
Cambridge offers financial support to help student parents with the cost of OFSTED registered childcare.
Financial support for students with disabilities
Home fees status students
You can apply for Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) to cover study-related costs which you have as a result of a mental health problem, long-term illness or any other disability.
The type of support and how much you get depends on your individual needs – not your household income. You do not have to pay back your Disabled Students’ Allowance.
Read more information about funding support for students with disabilities.
International fee status students
The International Disabled Students’ Fund (IDS Fund) is administered by the Disability Resource Centre. Eligible offer holders and students of the University who are classified as an international student for fees purposes are able to apply to the Fund for support in meeting the costs of academic-related disability support. See the Disability Resource Centre website for details.
Financial support for students studying their second undergraduate degree
If you’re taking a second undergraduate degree, your tuition fees may be different to the standard tuition fees. If you have home fee status and are studying a second undergraduate degree in Architecture, Medicine or Veterinary Medicine, the UK Government caps your tuition fee at £9,535. For other subjects, for home fee students, the tuition fee for a second degree in the 2025-2026 academic year is £12,876. You will also have to pay an additional College fee, which for St Edmund’s in 2025-2026 is £12,980.
Your entitlement to student funding will also be different, so you should check with your regional funding body. Students with overseas fee status should consult the University website for more information.
