Student bursary scheme

Our Bursary scheme helps final year students experiencing financial difficulty due to an ongoing significant challenge. Read on for more information on who is eligible and how to apply.

What is the Pharmacist Support Student Bursary Scheme?

The Pharmacist Support Student Bursary Scheme was launched in the 2014/15 academic year. We are very proud to confirm that the scheme is now in its 11th year and is supported by the pharmacy schools across Great Britain.

The purpose of the bursary scheme is to provide financial assistance to those eligible MPharm students, to support them during their final year of study, who are struggling financially as a result of unexpected significant challenge(s)/event(s) during their MPharm course, such as a considerable change to their health or family situation.

How did it go this year?

This year we received 88 applications from students from 24 of the schools of pharmacy.

Each year we receive applications from students who have experienced very challenging misfortune but have been able to persevere and remain on track towards completing the degree. Again, the bursary panel had the incredibly difficult task of choosing from a shortlist of 16 MPharm students and eventually after much deliberation, agreed on a final 8 to receive an award. Through this year’s scheme the charity has been able to support 3 individuals with an award of £5000 and 5 students with an award of £3,000 (payment of the award is subject to exam success and enrolment onto final year of study).

When can I apply?

Dates and the application process for the 2025/2026 Bursary Scheme will be released early 2026.

Further financial support for pharmacy students

Any student enrolled on an MPharm degree course and experiencing unexpected financial difficulty is eligible to apply for our student grant to support essential living expenses, while actively attending university, of up to £1,500 per academic year. For more information visit:

For more information on the essential living expenses grant for students click here

‘The Pharmacist Support Student Bursary Scheme is supported by Alliance Healthcare UK’ https://pharmacistsupport.org/news/alliance-healthcare-uk-and-pharmacist-support-announce-three-year-partnership/  

This page was last updated July 2025

I am very grateful for the opportunity to successfully complete my studies. Thank you for seeing something in me. I cannot stress how life changing this is.

Student bursary recipient

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