What is a Disabled Veterans' Scholarship?
If you’ve been injured or disabled in, or as a result of, military service, you could be funded to complete a full Open University qualification.
We're offering 30 scholarships for the 2026/27 academic year. All undergraduate and postgraduate modules and qualifications are eligible. Your fees will be waived up to the equivalent of a full masters degree if you choose to study a postgraduate qualification.
Specialist support
As a part of your scholarship, you’ll also be able to access specialist careers and disability support.
Careers support
Our Careers and Employability services can offer:
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individual careers consultation and support
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group forums and webinars
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links with employers and specialist organisations, including possible visits, internships (virtual and physical) and placements.
Disability support
If your application is successful, you can request specialist equipment and disability support to help with your studies. This is in addition to any support provided via a Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA).
Additional support could include:
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support and guidance on the DSA application process
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information and signposting about the support available during your studies
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alternative format module materials, such as audio or comb-bound versions of module books
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loaned equipment, such as digital voice recorders, magnifiers, and specialist software (e.g. text-to-speech).
Depending on your individual requirements, additional support will be looked at on a case-by-case basis.
Eligibility
To be eligible, you’ll need to meet all the following criteria:
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starting OU study as a new or returning student in academic year 2026/27
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ordinarily resident in the UK and eligible for a UK fee
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disabled as a result of, or in, military service.
Full details of the scheme are available in the full scholarship terms and conditions.
How to apply
Applications for the 2026/27 academic year are now closed. If you’re successful, we’ll contact you by 31 July 2026 to confirm. We’ll also contact you to ensure you’re ready to study and, if needed, help you choose your course.
Need more information?
If you’ve got a question about the Disabled Veterans’ Scholarships Fund, our advisers are here to help. Don’t hesitate to contact us on 0300 303 5303 or email us at general-enquiries@open.ac.uk. 
