OpenFieldNEC Michael Young Memorial Educational Access Bursary
Need-based charitable bursary funding up to 100% of course enrollment fees for students facing significant financial hardship or health barriers.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Demonstrated commitment to independent study; open educational access policy
- English language proficiency
- English language competence sufficient for GCE study
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Income verification statement and 400-word personal impact essay
- Recommendation letters
- One referee from an educator, employer, or community leader
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full or partial tuition fee coverage (valued up to £1,200 per A-Level course)
- Application fee
- £0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Standard course fees range from £695 to £1,195 per subject
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- August 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official National Extension College (NEC Cambridge) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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