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Eligibility requirements specify which candidates may apply and the proof documents needed for categories such as Free School Meals, 16 to 19 bursary/EMA, Learner Support (FE 19+), and full-rate undergraduate maintenance awards. It also details acceptable evidence for households receiving Universal Credit, Working/Child Tax Credit, Income Support or JSA/ESA, and UK Government Asylum Support.","| Bursary scheme opens | 13 May 2025 at 09:30 (BST) |\n| --- | --- |\n| Booking opens | 17 June 2025 at 06:00 (BST) |\n| Application and evidence deadline | 26 September 2025 at 16:00 (BST) |\n| Deadline for redeeming bursary vouchers | 20 October 2025 at 17:00 (BST) |\n\n\n| Eligibility | Criteria | Evidence Required |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Candidate in receipt of: | Free School Meals | A recent letter (dated 2024 or 2025) from the candidate’s school/college confirming they receive free school meals (Local Authority funded only) . |\n|  | 16 to 19 Bursary (England), or EMA (Scotland, Wales or NI) | An official award letter for academic year 2024/25 or 2025/26 . |\n|  | Learner Support (FE 19+) or equivalent for Scotland, Wales or NI | An official award letter for academic year 2024/25 or 2025/26 . |\n|  | Undergraduate Student Finance maintenance award (full rate) | An award letter for academic year 2024/25 or 2025/26 .\u003Cbr>This includes a full rate (means tested) undergraduate:\u003Cbr>Student Finance England Maintenance Grant/Loan Student Awards Agency Scotland Young / Independent Students’ Bursary\u003Cbr>Student Finance Wales or Northern Ireland Maintenance Grant\u003Cbr>Candidates who cannot take out student finance loans for religious or cultural reasons should contact the UCAT Office for advice on alternative evidence. |\n| Candidate or Parent/Guardian (living at the same address) in receipt of: | Universal Credit | The first page of a Universal Credit statement, dated within the last 3 months, which includes the name and address of the claimant, the date, and the award amount. |\n|  | Working or Child Tax Credit | The first page of an award letter for financial year 2024/25 or 2025/26, which includes the name and address of the claimant and the date of the letter. |\n|  | Income Support, or Job Seeker's Allowance (JSA), or Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) | An award letter from a UK Jobcentre Plus, dated 2025.\u003Cbr>Parent/guardians in receipt of JSA or ESA must beentitled to the income-based benefit (e.g. meanstested) and not a contribution-based award. |\n|  | UK Government Asylum Support | An official award letter, dated within the last 12 months. |","cbCaikVjM27Q3CqL","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikVjM27Q3CqL","pdf",167841,1,5,"English","en",105,"# Application timelines\n## Booking opens\n## Application and evidence deadline\n## Voucher redemption deadline\n# Eligibility and evidence requirements\n## Free School Meals\n## 16 to 19 Bursary (England) or EMA (other UK nations)\n## Learner Support (FE 19+)\n## Undergraduate maintenance award (full rate)\n## Universal Credit\n## Working or Child Tax Credit\n## Income Support / JSA / ESA\n## UK Government Asylum Support","[{\"question\":\"What are the key dates for the bursary scheme in 2025?\",\"answer\":\"Booking opens on 17 June 2025. 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