The Opportunity Fund - Student Bursaries
Applications for the 2011/12 Opportunity Fund are now closed. The next round of applications will take place in the autumn 2012 term.
The Opportunity Fund provides bursaries to clubs, societies and other groups of students as well as individual students to help fund extra-curricular activities. They are ‘one-off’ contributions aimed at supporting unique activities that will benefit the individuals involved and help enrich their Warwick experience. The Opportunity Fund exists as a result of generous donations from Warwick's alumni and friends.
The Dean of Warwick Medical School has also set aside funds for two bursaries each year that will be awarded through the Opportunity Fund specifically for current medical students. These bursaries will support activities that are for the benefit of patients and the public, and which are clearly innovative and/or entrepreneurial.
Who can apply?
- Current students, both UG & PG, of the University of Warwick (for activities to be undertaken whilst still a registered student)
- Warwick Students’ Union recognised societies
- Warwick Sport and Warwick Medical School clubs
What funding is available?
- Bursaries usually range from £100 to £1,000
- Applicants are encouraged to apply for the minimum level of funding they need to carry out the project, rather than to apply automatically for the maximum potentially available
What does the Opportunity Fund support?
In recent years the Opportunity Fund has supported many student projects including:
- Society tours abroad
- Unique opportunities for individual students looking to gain new skills
- Equipment for sports clubs and societies
Read more about some of the projects funded during previous academic years.
How do I apply?
You need to submit an application form 
. Please ensure you have read the Guidelines thoroughly before submitting your application.
If you have questions about the Opportunity Fund which aren't answered in the Guidelines, please email us.
Find out more about how donations from alumni and friends benefit Warwick students.
Opportunity Fund bursaries were established by the Warwick Graduates' Association in 2001 and are now funded by the generous donations of Warwick alumni and friends.
Opportunity Fund Application Form
