Military Service Award | University of Bolton

Since 2017, the University has pledged to show support to those who serve, or have served, in the Armed Forces of the Crown, and their families, by signing the Armed Forces Covenant. This is a commitment to the principle that armed forces personnel, veterans and their families should face no disadvantage as a result of their service, with recognition of the specific challenges this group might face.

The University of Bolton wants to thank our veterans for their service to our country and recognise their efforts through an award to support ex-service personnel studying at the University, throughout their educational journey with us.

Below, are the details of the Military Service Award for the 2024/25 academic year.

Details

All students who have completed a minimum of three years military service since their 18th birthday in the British Armed Forces may apply.

The amount payable is £500 per academic year. The award is payable in arrears, at the end of each academic year. Awards for the 2024/25 academic year will be paid in July 2025.

To receive the award, you must have successfully completed your studies during the year on first attempt.

To apply please complete the application form on www.blackbullion.com and ensure you upload a copy of your discharge or military retirement papers.

Applications will be accepted throughout the academic year until the deadline of 31 May 2025. Successful applicants will be contacted on or before 27 June 2025.

If you are in receipt of the Military Service Award you may still be eligible to receive any other awards offered by the university, providing you fulfil the appropriate criteria for these.

Terms and Conditions For Eligibility

To be eligible for the bursary, you must fulfil the following requirements:

- A minimum of three years military service post-18 years of age.

- Enrolled on a full-time taught course at the university, which commences in September 2024 or later.

- This includes Access and Foundation programmes, undergraduate degrees and taught postgraduate programmes.

- If you have previously studied a HE course of study and are currently studying the same level again, you will unfortunately not be eligible for this award.

- The course must be delivered at the University of Bolton Main Campus, and not at a partner or franchise partner college.

- You must also meet the general entry requirements for the University and the specific course to which you are applying. All qualifications must be verified by UCAS or by the University.

- The following categories of students are not eligible to receive the Scholarship.

o Studying NHS funded courses

o Studying an Apprenticeship course

o Undertaking industrial or work experience on a full time “sandwich” basis (not eligible during the placement period)

o Studying abroad, during the overseas period of the course

Terms And Conditions

The award is made entirely at the university’s discretion and the university reserves the right to change the terms and conditions of this bursary.

Bursary payments are subject to continuing and satisfactory attendance on the course of study, and will be permanently terminated if the student withdraws, transfers to another institution, fails their programme of study, or interrupts / suspends their studies.

Contact Us

Email: studentfunding@bolton.ac.uk

Tel: 01204 903733