Institute of Continuing Education (ICE)
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 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)
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 |
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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.
Name | Eligibility criteria | Employment sector | Tuition fee reduction | Eligible courses | Application period | How to apply/book |
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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. 1 | Ongoing | Place your booking and enter University payroll number when prompted |
1Excludes: In-person Summer 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 close | |
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Cambridge: United in Learning | ✔ | See below | 100% |
4 (3 supporters,1 player, coaching staff or similar) |
All Certificates | 4 September 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 | 4 September 2023 | |
Classics for All - Institute of Continuing Education Bursary Scheme | Not applicable | See below | 100% | 4 | Undergraduate Certificate in Classical Studies | 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 | 4 September 2023 | |
ICE First Time in Higher Education | ✔ | Arts and Humanities students | 50% | 1 | Arts and Humanities Certificates | 4 September 2023 | |
ICE First Time in Higher Education | ✔ | Science students | 50% | 1 | Science Certificates | 4 September 2023 | |
Irene Cooper coaching bursary. | ✔ | Coaching students | £1000 | 1 | Undergraduate Certificate in Coaching | 15 May 2023 | |
National Extension College | ✔ | See below | 100% | 1 | See below | 15 May 2023 | |
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Pre-Medical studies Bursary | Not applicable |
See below |
£3000 | Up to 12 | Certificate of Higher Education in Pre-Medical Studies | 26 July 2023 | |
NOTE proof will be required. |
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150th Anniversary Bursary | ✔ |
See below |
£1873 | 150 | All Undergraduate Certificates, Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas | As soon as all bursaries have been awarded or by 4 September 2023 at the latest | |
For applicants who:
Please refer to the 150th 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 |
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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 |
150th 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:
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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 |
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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 | Specified course and/or subject | Application period | How to apply |
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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 |