Buxton and Leek College bursaries

Buxton College and Leek College students choosing to continue their studies by moving into higher education at the University of Derby will receive a £1,000* financial boost

To be eligible students must have achieved a qualification from either Buxton College or Leek College in the last three years and be progressing to full-time undergraduate study at the University of Derby in Buxton or Derby.

The bursary is subject to satisfactory progression and engagement in semesters one and two and will be paid in three instalments during the first year of study. Students commencing their studies this September will receive 40% of the sum in October 2013, 30% in March 2014 and 30% in October 2014.

For further information on the bursary scheme, contact the University of Derby on 01332 593000.

*Students on programmes with NHS bursary funding are not eligible for the Buxton and Leek College Bursary.

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