ICAEW Foundation Bursary

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales Foundation are supporting one postgraduate student for one year, studying a degree with Accounting and/or Finance bias, at the University of Surrey.

About

The ICAEW Foundation Bursary will be given as a one-off payment of £5,000 for one year of postgraduate study. This will be awarded during the February 2026 intake.

Eligibility criteria

Open to students who meet the following criteria:

  • A postgraduate student studying at the University of Surrey
  • Studying a postgraduate degree with Accounting and/or Finance bias.

Applicants will be asked to provide the following information as part of the application process:

  • Personal income (salary, savings, benefits)
  • Household income and family support
  • Current debts or loans (including student loans)
  • Financial responsibilities (dependents, caring responsibilities, tuition, accommodation, or other essential costs)
  • Any other factors affecting your ability to fund your studies.

Note: Evidence of financial circumstances may be requested (e.g. bank statements, payslips, benefit letters)

We understand that postgraduate students have diverse financial circumstances. Please provide as much detail as you can about your personal finances, financial responsibilities and any factors affecting your ability to fund your studies. You should also explain how receiving this scholarship would support you and enable you to focus on your course. Supporting evidence may be required if necessary.

Scholarship awards cannot be determined by a single measure of income or circumstance. Each application is considered individually, and decisions are made based on the information you provide and the relative needs of all applicants.

How to apply

To apply for this scholarship, please complete all sections of the online application form.

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Application deadline

Contact details

For enquiries regarding this bursary, please contact the Bursaries and Scholarships team at bursariesandscholarships@surrey.ac.uk.

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