Subject areas:
Any first undergraduate degree
Country:
Home Fee Status Students.
The Key to King’s Bursary fund supports students in financial need for the duration of their studies. It is funded by the generous donations of King’s and GKT Alumni and friends of the University.
Award details
The Key to King’s Bursary fund has been established for students in financial need to support them throughout the duration of their studies. The bursary is entirely needs based and is funded by the generous donations of King’s College London and Guy's, King's and St Thomas' Alumni and friends of the University.
There will be one bursary awarded this year. The applicant who secures a Key to King’s bursary will receive this in addition to any tuition fees or maintenance loans they are entitled to. Please note, the Key to King’s Bursary fund cannot help with the payment of tuition fees but can be used to support the cost of living. Any student who successfully applies for a Key to King's bursary will be funded for their full course. This bursary will be paid in instalments throughout the academic year.
Award value
The Key to King’s Bursary is worth £7,500 per year of study and is for applicants due to start a King’s undergraduate course in September 2024.
The award is for a maximum of three years (or five years for medical degrees), and the breakdown is as follows:
| Years of Study |
Award Value |
| 3 Years of study |
£22,500 |
| 5 Years of study (for medical degrees) |
£37,500 |
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for the Key to King’s Bursary, applicants must have:
- Secured a place on an undergraduate course at King’s for September 2024 entry
- Been assessed as eligible for fee status as a “Home” student
- Declared a Household Income under £42,875
- Eligible for contextual admissions at King's College London
We will prioritise applicants from the following backgrounds:
- Care-experienced
- Estranged
- Forced Migrants
- Young Adult Carer
Please note that meeting the eligibility criteria alone does not guarantee a successful outcome. The successful recipient must be willing to demonstrate the impact of receiving the bursary in a short Personal Statement.
Award conditions
The award is for a maximum of three years (or five years for medical degrees).
If you undertake a year abroad, an intercalated year or an industrial placement year, this will need to be self-funded - this can include taking out Student Finance.
Application process
Applications for Key to King’s 2024/5 have closed. Updates for the 2025/6 applications are expected to be available in the Summer term.
If you would like any support throughout the application process, please contact priority-groups@kcl.ac.uk.