Hardship Award Scheme

Guidance on applying for a Hardship Award

Who can apply

Applicants must:

•          be registered on a full-time basis

•          provide evidence of applications for other sources of funding

•          be in demonstrable need of financial assistance as a result of unforeseen changes in their financial circumstances*

*Particular attention is paid to this criteria.

When to apply

The Postgraduate Education Committee will consider applications for awards on a case-by-case basis.

Other support 

You are required to inform the Department of other sources of funding you have applied for and/or been awarded, even where an award is made after submission of this application.

Terms and Conditions

•          Hardship Awards are not granted for fieldwork, animal or travel costs

•          Hardship Awards are granted for the use of the applicant and not their family

•          Hardship Award payments are made via BACS to the College.

•          Hardship Awards may not equate to the monthly amount received from the studentship

How to apply

Please fill out and return the application form to postgrad @ path.cam.ac.uk.

Notes on Guidance can be found here.