Henderson Opportunity Fund
The Henderson Opportunity Fund offers a one-off grant of £500, helping students access valuable opportunities to develop their skills, broaden their experience and support their future ambitions.
Each year, undergraduate students studying in the School of Architecture, Built Environment, Computing and Engineering can apply for a one-off grant of £500. The funding is intended to help cover course-related or career-enhancing expenses that might otherwise be out of reach.
There are 100 grants available for eligible students to apply for. Recipients are selected through a formal process, with priority given to applicants from low household income backgrounds who require financial support to thrive in their studies.
Applications are now open until Monday 16 November at 23:59pm.Â
How to apply
You can apply by completing the ²ú±ð´Ú´Ç°ù±ðÌýMonday 16 November at 23:59pm to be considered. All applicants can expect to receive an outcome by Friday 27 November 2026. Â
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1. Be a fully enrolled home undergraduate student within the School of Architecture, Built Environment, Computing and Engineering. Please note that Foundation Year, Postgraduate and students on a Professional Placement Year are not eligible to apply.
View the full list of eligible courses.
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2. Have applied for Student Loan Company (SLC) funding for academic year 2026/27 and have a household income of £25,000 or less as assessed by SLC, or if you have not applied for SLC funding, be able to evidence your household income is £25,000 or less.
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3. Have no outstanding tuition fee debt with the University unless an agreed payment plan is in place, and you are up to date with your payments.
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4. Be domiciled in the UK and classified as a Home student
Applications will not be considered from international students.Â