ICAEW Foundation Bursary

The ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) Foundation Bursary has been established thanks to the generous support of the ICAEW Foundation. 

This bursary is intended to support a postgraduate student in an Accounting and Finance discipline who is experiencing financial challenges during their studies at Leicester.

The successful applicant will receive a one-off bursary of £5,000 during the 2026/27 academic year. One bursary is available.

Eligibility

To be considered for the ICAEW Bursary, you must meet all of the following criteria:

1. Be studying the following postgraduate degree course at University of Leicester:

• Accounting, Finance and Management MSc (for September 2026 and January 2027 intakes)

2. Be studying full time and campus based.

3. Have a household income of £30,000 or below, as confirmed by the Student Loans Company, or alternative evidence produce upon request.

Awards may be withdrawn if we later become aware that successful applicants have not met eligibility criteria or have provided false information. 

How to apply

To apply, please download a copy of the ICAEW Bursary application form, complete it and return it by email to Dr Tasneem Joosub ([email protected]).  

Download the ICAEW Foundation Bursary application form (Word, 72KB)

The deadline for applying for this bursary is 6pm on Wednesday 30 September 2026. Applications made after this date will not be considered.

Notification of outcome

All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications by Monday 12 October 2026.

Questions

If you have any questions about this scholarship, please contact Dr Tasneem Joosub in the University of Leicester School of Business via email at [email protected].