Applications for the University Education Bursary Award Scheme opens in August 2026.
The Naval Children's Charity are delighted to partner with the JS Group through their innovative Aspire platform to delivery our bursaries.
For year 1 of study only, to be spent on equipment/resources for your course.
Annual bursary to be spent primarily on helping with the cost of rent/groceries/utilities.
Annual bursary if you are living away from home in student accommodation.
We understand that every family is unique and will consider specific family circumstances when making awards. If you feel that you fall outside the financial criteria but have extenuating circumstances, please fill out an application form telling us what those are.
You will be asked to fill in an application form and provide the following information to accompany your application:
Please ensure that you have read our data protection policy (which can be found on the website at the bottom of the page) and agree to us processing your data.
If you are successful in receiving an Award, you will need to comply with the following grant conditions:
The Explora Scholarship Fund (ESF) is both a registered charity (number 1152232) and a Charitable Company (number 08381653). Its main object is to advance education by providing funds, and facilitating the establishment of scholarships in further or higher education, for the dependents of severely injured (physically or mentally) and deceased members of the UK Armed Forces, UK Security Services, Fire Service, Ambulance Service and Police Service  who were in Government Service when killed or injured
Scholarships for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies, to be awarded in 2026. Please note that applicants must be a British subject and have served or be the son or daughter of a parent who has at any time served or is serving on a full-time engagement in HM Armed Forces. Former service men and women may be considered up to the age of 30.
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The Closing Date for these applications is 31st May 2026.