The bursaries are worth 50% of your monthly commuting cost between home and university up to £1,000 per academic year.
We expect these costs will mostly arise from public transport.
However, we can consider supporting petrol costs if you can demonstrate why travel by car is necessary (e.g. you live in a rural area with limited public transport).
We also support cycling and will support an application for a bicycle and safety equipment.
The commuter bursary is funded by our Hardship Fund and there are a capped number of awards. We offer these on a first-come, first-served basis.
Am I eligible?
To be eligible for a commuter bursary, you will need to meet the following criteria:
- You are a fully registered paying the home tuition fee rate.
- You are studying at one of our campuses (Greenwich / Avery Hill / Medway).
- You can demonstrate or show evidence of regular commuting costs.
- Your household income is below £25,000.
- If you are studying an undergraduate course, you will receive the full maintenance loan from Student Finance England.
- If you are studying a postgraduate course, you will receive a postgraduate loan and you have a clear plan for paying your course costs.
You must also consent to share information with the University to verify your entitlement to a commuter bursary.
How to apply
Due to the high volume of applications, assessments may take up to 28 days. Applications submitted on or after 4th December 2024 will not be reviewed until after the University reopens in January 2025.
The University will be closed from 5:00 PM on Wednesday, 20th December 2024, and will resume operations at 9:00 AM on Thursday, 2nd January 2025.
Please apply via the Greenwich Hardship Fund.
Applicants must provide supporting evidence relative to their circumstances as per the student checklist, not only travel documentation.
The Greenwich Hardship Fund will open from the 28th of October 2024 until the end of May 2025 or until all funds are allocated for the 2024/25.
Questions?
See our general terms and conditions.
If you would like further details about this bursary, please contact us.
We offer more scholarships and bursaries. See a full list.