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Accessibility statement
The Open University is committed to driving change and ensuring that academic institutions remain inclusive and accessible for all members of society.
The Open Futures Bursary for Black Students is offering the opportunity for 50 students to receive a £500 bursary to help with their study costs.
The Open Futures Bursary for Black Students provides the opportunity for new, UK-resident students who identify as Black to receive a bursary of £500, paid across the first two academic years of their Open University study.
50 bursaries will be available in 2023/24. The bursary is intended to support with the costs of study, such as buying a laptop, study materials or supporting with internet or childcare costs.
To be eligible, you’ll need to meet all the following criteria:
Full details of the scheme are available in the bursary terms and conditions.
We are now closed for applications for the 2023/24 academic year.
We’ll contact you on or before 10 November 2023 to confirm whether you have been successful.
Our advisers are on hand to answer any questions you might have about the Open Futures Bursary for Black Students. Don’t hesitate to call us on 0300 303 5303.
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