Bursaries and concessions available

Bursaries and Concessions

Bursaries and concessions are offered by the Institute of Continuing Education for the following types of courses. Please follow the links for more information.

Non Award-Bearing courses
Undergraduate Award-Bearing Courses
Postgraduate Award-Bearing Courses

Terms and conditions

You will find it helpful to read our Bursary Scheme terms and conditions carefully before applying. Please note that you cannot be awarded a bursary along with any concession, and you can only receive one bursary at a time.

Terms and conditions for our concessions/fee reductions can be found here.

If you have any questions about our bursaries or our concessions, then please contact us by completing the online enquiry form found here Contact Us | Institute of Continuing Education (ICE) (cam.ac.uk)

Non Award-Bearing Short Courses

Below are the bursaries and concessions offered by the Institute of Continuing Education for our non-award-bearing short courses.

Bursaries

Name	Eligibility criteria	Employment sector	Tuition fee reduction	Eligible courses	Application period	How to apply/book
State School Teacher Bursary	See Employment Sector	Any teacher with Qualified Teacher Status working in a UK state-funded school or further education institution	50%	ICE Online courses, Remote Learning Short courses and Residential Weekend courses. (Exclusions apply ¹)	Ongoing	Place your booking and enter the school you teach at and contact details when requested

¹Excludes: In-person Summer Programme, EdX MicroMasters and Data Science Programme with Flatiron School.

Concessions

Name	Eligibility criteria	Employment sector	Tuition fee reduction	Eligible courses	Application period	How to apply/book
Cambridge Alumni (CAMCard) concession	Applicable to Cambridge University Alumni only.	Not applicable	25%	ICE Online courses, Remote Learning Short courses and Residential Weekend courses. Exclusions apply.	Ongoing	Place your booking and enter the Alumni promotional code when prompted
University of Cambridge staff concession	Applicable to employees who hold a contract of employment with the University	Not applicable	25%	ICE Online courses, Remote Learning Short courses and Residential Weekend courses. Exclusions apply.	Ongoing	Place your booking and enter University payroll number when prompted

Undergraduate Award Bearing Courses

Below are the bursaries and concessions offered by the Institute of Continuing Education for our undergraduate courses.

Bursaries

Name	Requires evidence of financial hardship ¹	Specific eligibility	Tuition fee reduction	Number available	Eligible courses and subjects	Applications open	Applications close
Cambridge: United in Learning	✔	See below	100%	4 (3 supporters,1 player, coaching staff or similar)	All Certificates	23 January 2023	15 May 2023
	People engaged with Cambridge United (including, but not limited to, season ticket holders and participants in Cambridge United Community Trust programmes) and first team players or coaching staff. Additional eligibility criteria is listed within the online Bursary Application.
Churton Collins Memorial	Not applicable	None	£1000	2	English literature Certificates and Diplomas	23 January 2023	15 May 2023
Classics for All - Institute of Continuing Education Bursary Scheme	Not applicable	See below	100%	4	Undergraduate Certificate in Classical Studies	23 January 2023	15 May 2023
	Teachers or other education professionals working in UK-based settings, particularly working in deprived / disadvantaged settings and who would otherwise face financial barriers to engage with study. Applicants for the bursaries are likely to work in a state-funded setting such as a state school, public library, National Health Service or HM Prisons Service and will have a clear commitment to developing curricula and teaching topics pertaining to classical studies. Applicants from the third-sector organisations and relevant not-for-profit organisations (e.g. Community Interest Companies in the education field) would be considered.

Edward and Ivy Rose Hood Memorial	✔	None	Up to £1000	2	All Undergraduate Certificates, Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas	23 January 2023	15 May 2023
ICE First Time in Higher Education	✔	Arts and Humanities students	50%	2	Arts and Humanities Certificates	23 January 2023	15 May 2023
ICE First Time in Higher Education	✔	Science students	50%	2	Science Certificates	23 January 2023	15 May 2023
Irene Cooper coaching bursary .	✔	Coaching students	£1000	1	Undergraduate Certificate in Coaching	23 January 2023	15 May 2023
National Extension College	✔	See below	100%	1	See below	23 January 2023	15 May 2023
	Eligibility: Current or recent (last 12 months) NEC students who have completed an A-level course with NEC. Additional eligibility criteria is listed within the online Bursary Application. Qualifying courses: Certificates in English Literature, Evolutionary Biology, History, History of Art, Philosophy and International Development.
Pre-Medical studies Bursary	Not applicable	See below	£3000	Up to 12	Certificate of Higher Education in Pre-Medical Studies	1 February 2022	22 May 2023
	Home address at time of application must be in one of the following area postcodes - AL, CB, CM, CO, IP, LU, MK, NN, NR, PE, RM, SG, SS; UK Citizen, or holder of UK Indefinite Leave to Remain Status or holder of UK Refugee Status; Aged 21, or over, by 01 September 2023; Hold at least 6 GCSEs B/6 grades or higher - including Mathematics, English Language and two science subjects - by 01 September 2023; An intention to apply for medical school after completion of this course with this clearly articulated in the supporting statement Not have previously studied at higher education level (i.e. FHEQ level 4 or higher). NOTE proof will be required.
150^th Anniversary Bursary	✔	See below	£1873	150	All Undergraduate Certificates, Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas	23 January 2023	As soon as all bursaries have been awarded or by 4 September 2023 at the latest
	For applicants who: do not currently hold a recognised higher education level qualification (FHEQ level 4 or higher) and whose household income is under £25,000 OR do not currently hold a recognised higher education level qualification (FHEQ level 4 or higher) and who live or work in the CB1-CB5 postal code area Please refer to the 150^th Anniversary Bursary Terms and Conditions.

1 Qualifying income level may include a gross household income of not more than £25,000 per year or you may be in receipt of a qualifying benefit such as income support, job-seekers' allowance, employment and support allowance (ESA), universal credit, or your sole income is a State Pension and/or you are in receipt of pension credit.

To apply for an undergraduate award bearing course bursary, please apply for your chosen course first and then make an application for a bursary using the simple online bursary application form.

Concessions

Name	Specific eligibility	Tuition fee reduction	Eligible courses and subjects	Application period	How to apply
Cambridge Alumni (CAMCARD) concession	Applicable to Cambridge University Alumni only	25%	UG Certificates and Diplomas. Exclusions apply.	Ongoing	Apply for your course. When awarded a place, book your place entering the Alumni promotional code when prompted
University of Cambridge staff concession	Applicable to employees who hold a contract of employment with the University	25%	All UG Certificates, Diplomas. Exclusions apply.	Ongoing	Apply for your course, and enter University payroll number when prompted
150^th Anniversary concession	See below	£150	All UG Certificates, Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas	Until 28 February 2023	Apply for your course before 28 February 2023 and the concession will be automatically award once you have made your first payment
	For applicants who: apply and enrol before the 28 February 2023 OR apply before the 28 February 2023 and enrol within 14 days of being made an offer

Postgraduate Award Bearing Courses

Please find below the complete list of bursaries and concessions offered by the Institute of Continuing Education for our postgraduate courses.

Bursaries

Name	Specific eligibility	Tuition fee reduction	Number available	Specified course and/or subject	Application period	How to apply
First Story Institute of Continuing Education Tuition Fee Bursary Scheme	Educators working in disadvantaged settings Please refer to the First Story Bursary Terms and Conditions.	Up to £2,000	4	PG Certificate in Teaching Creative Writing	2023-24	Apply here

Name

Specific eligibility

Tuition fee reduction

Number available

Specified course and/or subject

Application period

How to apply

First Story

Institute of Continuing Education Tuition Fee Bursary Scheme

Educators working in disadvantaged settings

Please refer to the First Story Bursary Terms and Conditions.

Up to £2,000

PG Certificate in Teaching Creative Writing

2023-24

Apply here

Concessions

Name	Specific eligibility	Tuition fee reduction	Specified course and/or subject	Application period	How to apply
Cambridge Alumni (CAMCARD) concession	Applicable to Cambridge University Alumni only	25%	ICE-owned Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma. Exclusions apply.	Ongoing	Contact the Admissions team
University of Cambridge staff concession	Applicable to employees who hold a contract of employment with the University	25%	ICE-owned Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma. Exclusions apply.	Ongoing	Contact the Admissions team