Tessa Jane Evans Bursary for Nursing

Eligibility

Eligibility criteria

Applications for an award can be submitted between 6 September and 30 November 2024 prior to commencing the degree programme.

• The bursary is open to Home / EU students of 30 years and over.
• The award will be £2,000 per year and will be paid in 2 instalments for up to 3 academic years.
• Before applying for the bursary, the student must have secured an offer to a place from the University on BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing course in Oxford or Swindon.
• Having received a Conditional Offer, applicants for the bursary should complete this application form.
• Applications will be shortlisted and considered on merit by a selection panel. Interviews will not normally be undertaken unless required by the University.
• A bursary offer letter will be sent by the University to each chosen recipient of the bursary, a copy of which the recipient student must sign and return providing their bank details. 
• By signing and returning the bursary offer letter, the recipient student must agree to the conditions of the bursary, and that their name may be shared with the family of bursary donor Tessa Evans, and that they agree to assist in the promotion of the bursary.
• The recipient student is responsible for informing the University should their financial circumstances change during the course of the award.
• In addition, Tessa Evans Scholars will receive:
  • mentorship from a member of staff within one of our NHS Trust partners
  • a guaranteed leadership placement opportunity within their course.
• The completed application form should be emailed to nursingbursary@brookes.ac.uk
• The University’s decisions about the award and its continuance are entirely at the discretion of the University.

This funding is available to students studying on the following courses:

Undergraduate

• Nursing (Adult) (BSc (Hons))