Eligibility
Students applying for a pre-registration nursing or direct entry midwifery course in Northern Ireland may be eligible a Health and Social Care (HSC) bursary.
Application for a Bursary
Application forms are dispatched after the university has confirmed your place on the course.
Other Allowances
- Dependency Allowances – you may be eligible to claim this allowance for a partner, other adult or children who are financially dependent on you; this allowance is means-tested and you will be required to provide evidence to support your claim.
In addition, if you are eligible for these you may be entitled to a Parents Learning Allowance and/or Childcare Allowance.
- Disabled Students’ Allowance – may be payable if you have a disability and need extra help to complete your course. The allowance can help with specialist equipment, a non-medical helper or other course-related costs.
- Clinical Placement Expenses – as part of your course, student nurses and midwives will complete clinical placements at healthcare organisations throughout Northern Ireland. When the cost of travelling to these placements is greater than normal daily costs to and from the university, students may claim for any additional costs incurred.
Contact Information
For further information or any queries on the HSC student bursary contact:
Student Bursary Manager
Bursary Administration Unit
Business Services Organisation
2 Franklin Street
Belfast
BT2 8DQ
Tel: 02895363988 or 02895363818 or 02895363817
e-mail: studentnurse.busaries@hscni.net