Bursaries (Financial Support)

Bursaries (Financial Support)

Applications for 2026-27 will open soon

At Queen Mary’s College financial concerns should not play a negative role in your decision to study here. Any student in financial hardship is always welcome to talk to us and we will do our best to assist. For advice about support please refer to the Financial policy (link below), or email financial.support@qmc.ac.uk 

The Financial Support Team will do whatever we can to assist you, including help with travel, course costs, food, equipment and trips where appropriate.

QMC financial support is available to assist students who are in proven financial need (in receipt of means-tested benefit) so that they can successfully complete their programme of study. The Student Support Team is responsible for the administration and distribution of these funds, in line with the guidelines provided by the Government.
There are four sources of support available to QMC students:
1. Hardship grants – students on a low household income and students the Government classes as ‘vulnerable’.
2. Free College Meals
4. Queen Mary’s Foundation – a charity which helps some of our students.
5. Childcare support – for students who are parents themselves.

Students will be informed of this financial support in a variety of ways. In the Joining Pack sent at the end of June, students and their parents/guardians will be informed of the funds as part of the pre-enrolment information pack. At Enrolment, students/parents will be able to meet the Financial Support team to receive information about the application process. During a student’s programme of study, financial support will be explained to students as part of tutorial, as well as via the student portal, plasma screens, posters, and in the Student Guide. Subject and Personal Tutors will also be informed of the funds so that they are able to direct appropriate students for financial support during the year.

Financial Policy

Read the latest financial policy here:

Financial Support Policy 2026 27

Free College Meals

Free Meals at QMC

If you are in receipt of Universal Credit, you are eligible to apply for free meals. Applications can be made via the PayMyStudent tab below.

Apply for a bursary and Free College Meals

The Queen Mary's College Foundation

The Queen Mary’s College Foundation (Registered Charity no. 307257) is a local charity offering financial support, for educational purposes, to young people in the Basingstoke & Deane area. It aims to assist those individuals who may be disadvantaged, who are living independently or those whose families are struggling financially. The Foundation will consider any application that helps an individual in the pursuit of their education and broader aims.

Please see our website or contact The Clerk for further information.

If you would like more information prior to making an application please contact financial.support@qmc.ac.uk