Bursaries and concessions are offered by the Institute of Continuing Education for the following types of courses. Please follow the links for more information.
You will find it helpful to read our Bursary Scheme 2020 terms and conditions carefully before applying. If you have any questions about our Bursaries or our concessions please email ice.admissions@ice.cam.ac.uk. Closed bursaries will reopen next year unless otherwise stated.
Below are the bursaries and concessions offered by the Institute of Continuing Education for our non-award bearing short courses.
| Name | Eligibility criteria | Employment sector | Tuition fee reduction | Eligible courses | Application period | How to apply/book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge University Press (CUP) Bursary | See Employment Sector | Any teacher with Qualified Teacher Status working in a UK state-funded school or further education institution | 50% | Short courses and Online courses | Ongoing | Place your booking and enter the school you teach at and contact details when requested |
| New Horizons Bursary | See Employment Sector | Nominated by New Horizons Coach | 100% | Short courses and Online courses | Closes 30 June 2020 | Contact the Admissions team before placing your booking |
| ICE Volunteer Bursary | People who have volunteered for a minimum of 10 hours over a period of 6 months or more with a charity. See terms and conditions. | Charities in East Anglia. | 100% | Short courses (one day and Tuesday half day). | Closes 31 July 2020 | Complete the volunteers bursary application form. |
| 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% | Short courses and Online courses, International Summer Programmes. Exclusions apply 1 | 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% | Short courses and Online courses, International Summer Programmes. Exclusions apply. | Ongoing | Place your booking and enter University payroll number when prompted |
1 Not applicable to the Pre-University Programme.
Below are the bursaries and concessions offered by the Institute of Continuing Education for our undergraduate courses.
| Name | Requires evidence of financial hardship 1 | Specific eligibility | Tuition fee reduction | Number available | Eligible courses and subjects | Applications open | Applications close |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE First Time in Higher Education | ✔ | Arts and Humanities students | 50% | 2 | Arts and Humanities Certificates |
January 2020 |
21 April, 2020 |
| ICE First Time in Higher Education | ✔ | Science students | 50% | 2 | Science Certificates |
January 2020 |
21 April, 2020 |
| Edward and Ivy Rose Hood Memorial | ✔ | None | Up to £1000 | 2 | All Certificates and Diplomas |
January 2020 |
21 April, 2020 |
| Cambridge United Community Trust | ✔ | Cambridge United Community Trust participants and staff | 100% | 4 | Specified Certificates | January 2020 | 21 April, 2020 |
| Workers' Educational Association (Eastern Region) | ✔ | Must have recently completed a WEA (Eastern) adult education course | 100% | 2 | Specified Certificates |
January 2020 |
21 April, 2020 |
| National Extension College (NEC) | ✔ | Must have recently complete an NEC course | 100% | 1 | Specified Certificates | January 2020 | 21 April, 2020 |
| Churton Collins Memorial | Not applicable | None | £1000 | 2 | English literature Certificates and Diplomas | January 2020 | 21 April 2020 |
| ourcambridge | Not applicable | University of Cambridge staff members (grades 1-6) who have not previously studied at higher education level. | 100% | up to 12 | Certificates | January 2020 | 21 April 2020 |
| Learning Together - Longford Trust | ✔ | People who have completed a Learning Together course while under criminal justice supervision in prison or post-release. | 100% | TBC | All Certificates |
TBC |
TBC |
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 alloance (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 1) | 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 and Advanced Diplomas. Exclusions apply. | Ongoing | Apply for your course, and enter University payroll number when prompted |
1 Excludes: Undergraduate Certificate in Coaching, Undergraduate Diploma in Coaching and all Advanced Diplomas.
Please find below the complete list of bursaries and concessions offered by the Institute of Continuing Education for our postgraduate courses.
| Name | Specific eligibility | Tuition fee reduction | Number available | Specified course and/or subject | Application period | How to apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Story | Educators working in disadvantaged settings | 50% | 4 | PG Certificate in Teaching Creative Writing | Open for 2020-21. | Closed for 2020 |
| ICE Advanced Subject Teaching | Teachers 1 | Up to £3,000 | 10 | MSt Advanced Subject Teaching | Open for 2020-22. | Apply Now |
| Linda Fisher | Not applicable | £250 2 | 1 per course intake | MSt International Relations | Closed for 2019 - 20. Will reopen for 2021-- 22. | Closed for 2019 |
| 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 apply3) | Ongoing | Contact the Admissions team |
| University of Cambridge staff concession | Applicable to employees who hold a contract of employment with the University | 25% | All PG Certificates, Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas (exclusions apply3) | Ongoing | Contact the Admissions team |
1 Qualified English or History Teachers at State Schools with low progression of students to HE, or disadvantaged settings
2 Can also be used for travel, books etc.
3 Excludes: Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Genomic Medicine, Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Healthcare Data, Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Practice in Architecture.
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