Emergency Grants Now Open for Applications

Emergency Grants now open for graduate women who face an unforeseen crisis

Emergency Grants provide support for graduate women who face an unforeseen financial crisis whilst engaged in study or research at post graduate level at an approved institution of higher education in Great Britain. They can be up to £2,500 and will be awarded in December 2026. The closing date for applications is 29 September 2026

Applications will be considered from women of any age or nationality and any subject or field of study.

You must be registered for study and resident in Great Britain during your study period.

• Women Graduates from Great Britain and overseas are eligible to apply.
• There is no upper age limit.
• Evidence of ability to pay fees is required.
• An Emergency grant is not a ‘top up’ award; most students are short of money.
• These are one-off payments to assist with completion of an academic year’s work.
• You must have completed at least six months of the course before 29 September 2026 and your submission date or end of course must be after December 2026 to apply.