Bursary Programme

Students seeking financial aid

The Immerse Education Bursary Programme is open to students from all school types, worldwide. Awards are granted based on household income and academic potential, ensuring that every motivated student has the opportunity to join our programmes, regardless of financial background.

Applications are open year-round and reviewed monthly by our Bursary Committee.

Eligibility Requirements

Bursary applicants must be:

Aged between 13-18 at the commencement of the selected programme session.
Available to attend the academic sessions Online, in Cambridge, Oxford, London, Toronto, New York, San Francisco, Sydney, Singapore or Tokyo in 2026.
Eligible to live and study in the UK for the duration of the programme.
Able to provide documentation to support your application, demonstrating both household income and academic potential.

Applications are welcomed from students of all nationalities.

How To Apply

The application process consists of an application form which should be submitted using the form above.

Key information to note:

Applications are open.
Applications will be reviewed monthly by our Bursary Selection Committee. We recommend applying as early as possible for the best chance of success. This rolling process means you’ll receive a decision shortly after each review.
It is recommended that you draft your responses, particularly to the essay question, in advance of submitting your form as you will be unable to save your form before submitting it.
Applicants must submit their essay response, video and financial verification in one form of submission.
Successful applicants will be offered a bursary of up to 100% of the participation fee to attend our Online or residential summer programmes.
Full and partial bursaries are valid for participation in our summer programmes only and cannot be exchanged for a cash equivalent.
Successful applicants will be given a clear deadline by which to confirm their place.

Written Response:

Your essay should outline why you would like to study with Immerse.
This should be a maximum of 500 words in length, there is no minimum requirement.
You are advised to research the available programmes in advance.
Ensure you proofread your work prior to submission.
This should be written in a separate document and copied and pasted into the entry form.

Video:

Please outline what personal qualities you would bring to the summer programmes as an Immerse scholar.
This should be a maximum of 3 minutes in length, there is no minimum requirement.
You should ensure that your video is of reasonable audio and visual quality.
You will be assessed on the content of your response, not on the production value of your video.
This should be submitted as a .mp4 or .mov file only.

Financial Verification:

Apply for financial assistance

Students who would not otherwise be able to attend due to financial circumstances are warmly encouraged to apply for a bursary. These awards can cover up to 100% of programme fees, depending on need and academic potential.

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Bursary Programme