Access, Support and Awards
As a world-class academic institution St John’s College is committed to offer its members an environment which allows them to achieve the highest academic standards. We take pride in academic excellence and we are committed to reward outstanding academic achievements through Scholarships and Prizes as well as various academic Prize competitions throughout the year. Financial support in the form of loans, grants and prizes is available from both the College and the University, while external Student Support bodies can also provide financial support.
Access
The Extenuating Circumstances Form
The University of Cambridge wishes to admit the best students whatever their background. The Extenuating Circumstances Form (which has replaced the Cambridge Special Access Scheme) is a University-wide initiative designed to ensure that all Colleges have the information they require in order to accurately assess applicants who have experienced particular personal or educational disadvantage.
Open Day Travel Fund
The University of Cambridge Open Day Travel Fund assists children in (or previously in) Care to travel to any of the Open Day events organised by the University and Colleges of Cambridge in 2011.
Student Support Bodies
Students from England | Students from Wales |
Students from Northern Ireland | Students from the EU |
Students from Scotland | Students from outside the EU:
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College and University Support
Cambridge Bursary
The Cambridge Bursary for UK/EU undergraduate and PGCE students offers an unlimited number of bursaries to ensure that students can meet the cost of their Cambridge education, regardless of background.
Cambridge Trusts
The Cambridge Trusts support international students at the University of Cambridge.
Childcare
Grants will be made to students to meet half the cost of nursery or other appropriate forms of care for their children. In cases of severe need larger grants for this purpose may be made. The choice of nursery or arrangements is a matter for the Junior Member concerned.
Hardship Funds
Financial assistance is available to anyone studying at St. John’s who is experiencing financial difficulties. Grants are available for students having problems paying tuition fees or rents, and Tutors can offer one-off interest-free loans or grants in the case of unexpected hardship.
Awards and Prizes
The College offers a number of prizes each year in various fields. There are also funds, exhibitions and grants for travel, research and the undertaking of projects during vacations.
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