The Hull to Westminster Bursary supports students undertaking a full-year Westminster placement. Eligible students from low-income backgrounds are automatically considered for this bursary.
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"The Hull to Westminster Bursary provides financial support for students completing their full-year Westminster placement as part of the British Politics and Legislative Studies (BPLS) or Law and Legislative Studies (LLS) programmes. Designed to ensure that financial circumstances are not a barrier to this unique opportunity, the bursary is automatically considered for eligible students undertaking a Westminster Placement.
The value and number of awards made each year depend on the funding available and the number of students being considered. Awards have typically been around £3,000, although award values may vary depending on available funding and the number of students selected for support. This funding helps to cover the additional living and travel costs associated with spending a year in Westminster, allowing students to focus fully on their placement experience.
Award value varies - typically £3k
British Politics and Legislative Studies (BPLS) or Law and Legislative Studies (LLS) students.
Undergraduate students undertaking a full year Westminster placement.
You do not need to apply for the Hull to Westminster Bursary. Eligible students are identified automatically in their third year, when undertaking a full-year placement in Westminster as part of the BPLS or LLS programme. The bursary is awarded based on financial eligibility, so there is no separate application process - funding is applied directly once placement details and eligibility are confirmed.
The Hull to Westminster Bursary is available to students enrolled on the British Politics and Legislative Studies (BPLS) or Law and Legislative Studies (LLS) degree programmes at the University of Hull. To be eligible, students must be undertaking their full-year placement in Westminster during their third year of study.
The bursary is designed to support students from low-income backgrounds, helping to ensure that financial circumstances do not limit access to the Westminster placement experience. Eligibility is determined automatically using the University’s financial support criteria, so there is no need to submit a separate application.