{"id":12626,"date":"2026-05-08T07:17:45","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T07:17:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.makeoverarena.com\/?p=12626"},"modified":"2026-08-19T07:34:58","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T07:34:58","slug":"support-for-care-leavers-at-the-university-of-westminster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/makeoverarena.com\/scholarships\/support-for-care-leavers-at-the-university-of-westminster\/","title":{"rendered":"Support for Care Leavers at the University of Westminster (Up to \u00a31,000 bursary\/year for Financial, Academic & Housing Support)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Starting university is a major milestone\u2014but for students transitioning from care, it can come with unique challenges. Recognising this, the University of Westminster<\/span><\/span> offers a comprehensive support system for care leavers, designed to make higher education more accessible, stable, and successful.<\/p>\n

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Support for Care Leavers at the University of Westminster<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

From free accommodation opportunities and bursaries to academic and career guidance, the university provides tailored support to help care-experienced students thrive throughout their studies.<\/p>\n

Quick Summary Table<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Feature<\/th>\nDetails<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Program<\/td>\nSupport for Care Leavers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institution<\/td>\nUniversity of Westminster<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Study Level<\/td>\nUndergraduate & Postgraduate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Financial Support<\/td>\nUp to \u00a31,000 bursary\/year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Accommodation<\/td>\nPriority access + scholarships<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Additional Support<\/td>\nAcademic, personal & career guidance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Key Deadlines<\/td>\n19 June 2026 (Accommodation Scholarship), 26 June 2026 (Bursary)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dedicated Advisor<\/td>\nAnne McGrath<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Who Are Care Leavers?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A care leaver<\/strong> is defined as a young person who has spent time in Local Authority care<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n