Having somewhere of your own to call home matters. With the Unite Foundation scholarship, you’ll have accommodation and bills covered for up to 3 years at university. That includes all through the holidays too, so you don’t have to wonder where to go during Christmas or summer. You can even stay the summer after you graduate to plan your next move. The Unite Foundation team will help you settle in, keep in touch and offer opportunities for employment and enjoyment. So far, over 800 estranged and care experienced young people have gone to university on the Unite Foundation scholarship.

If you’re a stakeholder that wants to share this opportunity with young people then feel free to download our flyer summary of the scheme or get in touch to order some printed copies to distribute.

You can apply for the scholarship if you’re:

1. 25 or under
2. A statutory care leaver, care experienced (Scotland), or estranged from your family
3. Starting or studying your first undergraduate degree
4. Eligible for UK home fee status
5. Applying to one of the Unite Foundation’s partner universities (see ‘Where you can study’)

Before applying please be sure to read the guidance as it contains all the information you need. If you have any queries then get in touch with the team on info@unitefoundation.org.uk.

The application window for 2026/27 is open now and you can apply here.

If you’re a university or PBSA and would like to explore offering your own accommodation scholarship – we’d love to chat. Whether it’s the start of an idea to explore the feasibility, understand more about the support needed or something else, please do get in touch with the team.