College grants for current students
King's is proud to be able to offer an array of additional supports to current students
The College offers a range of grants for students. Some are open to both undergraduate and graduate students and others are specific to undergraduates or graduates.
The tables below list the types of grants available, what they cover, and links to the application forms and grant policies (password protected).
How to apply
Please read the relevant policy before making an application using the relevant form. Each policy has a one-page summary—i.e. purpose, eligibility, amounts, how decisions are made, application process, and deadline—as well as additional detailed information.
Application forms and guidance for each grant available on the intranet.
Note that part-time students are only eligible for these grants if full-time work is not possible around their studies. See individual policies for details.
If you have any questions about the policies, application forms, or other feedback, feel free to talk to your Tutor or get in touch with the Financial Tutor.
Undergraduate grants
| Grant | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Student Support Grants | To help students who find themselves in unexpected financial difficulties (e.g. expenses greater than income, sudden unforeseen cost, loss of parental support, etc.) to successfully complete their studies |
| Ferris Undergraduate Travel Grants | To help and encourage students to undertake overseas travel for broadly educational purposes. |
| Study-Related Expenses Grants | To help undergraduate students with the cost of essential expenses relating to their studies, e.g. equipment, books, stationery, travel, etc. |
| Equipment Grant - First Year Students Only | To help first year students purchase tangible items that would help them benefit fully from their time at King’s. |
| Brewer Vacation Grant | To support students who are distanced from their families with the costs of accommodation over one or more of the vacation periods. |
Graduate grants
| Grant | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Graduate Student Support Grants | To help students who find themselves in unexpected financial difficulties (e.g. sudden unforeseen cost, extension funding from all other sources exhausted, etc.) to successfully complete their studies. |
| Ferris Graduate Travel Grants | To help and encourage students to undertake overseas travel directly related to their research or for broadly educational purposes. |
| Graduate Student Fund (GSF) Grants | To help graduate students pay for research or study-related expenses which cannot be covered from any other source. Can be used in conjunction with a Ferris travel grant to increase the award for overseas travel (see Ferris Graduate Travel Grants for more information). |
| Thesis Binding Grants | To help graduate students with the costs of getting their thesis bound. |
| Graduate Childcare Grant | To help graduate student parents with unexpected and/or time-limited costs associated with caring for a child. |
Grants open to undergraduate and graduate students
| Grant | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Medical Grants | The College can offer limited financial support for students who incur medical costs during their studies. These costs may include, but are not necessarily limited to: mental health support; physiotherapy; emergency dental work; and GP letters. |
| Cultural (Rylands Fund) Grants | To help and encourage students to pursue cultural projects or to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe festival in the long vacation. Projects and performances supported are diverse and there are no particular limitations. |
| Music (Bonell Fund) Grants | To help and encourage students to undertake music lessons, including singing, either as part of a music degree or as an extra-curricular activity. Also, to help purchase musical scores or books, especially on behalf of College music groups. |
| Sports Grants | To help with the costs associated with playing sport at the highest level within the University, including to pay for subscriptions, buying kit, and travel costs associated with competitions. |
| Language Grants | To help with the costs associated with playing sport at the highest level within the University, including to pay for subscriptions, buying kit, and travel costs associated with competitions. |
| Theatre and Exhibition Ticket Grant | To provide students with the opportunity to attend the theatre and exhibitions outside of Cambridge. |
Contact the Financial Tutor
If you are ever struggling financially, or are in any financial difficulty or distress, please do reach out.