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.