Work Experience Bursary Scheme 2023
The University of Manchester Work Experience Bursary Scheme is open for new applications.
The scheme offers financial support for full time undergraduates of all years to undertake career enhancing work experience. The scheme supports low or unpaid work experience opportunities.
During the impact of the pandemic, all work experience bursary applications need to comply with current government travel guidelines. More information is available in our COVID-19 Key Information section.
How could you benefit from a work experience bursary?
We want to help you with the costs of undertaking your career related work experience. This is why the Careers Service has a dedicated bursary fund which is open to full time undergraduate students.
This bursary can be used to cover the following expenses which you may incur:
- travel expenses
- accommodation costs
- and/or dependent care costs
The bursary cannot cover the cost of:
- food
- clothing
- travel visas
- travel insurance
- living costs
- course related placements or electives
- conferences
- career related open days
- retrospective Work Experience bursary applications
- Work Experience bursary applications for 2024
Am I eligible?
Take a look at the points below to see if you qualify. You must be:
- a full time undergraduate;
- a UK or international undergraduate;
- considering work experience that contributes to your personal development, your skills development and/or supports your future career aspirations.
For final year undergraduates only:
- you must complete your work experience by the end of June 2023.
For more details you can read Bursary Terms and Conditions
How to apply
Make sure that you follow the steps below to increase your chances of making a successful application!
- Before completing the application form ensure you have read and understood the Work Experience Bursaries Terms & Conditions. The Terms & Conditions outline your responsibilities should you be awarded a bursary. You should also read through the frequently asked questions guide.
- You must then complete an online application form via CareerConnect and upload proof of the work experience opportunity that you will be undertaking. You will also be required to upload a copy of your CV. To find the application form, click on the “UoM Schemes” tab on your CareerConnect homepage. If you click on “UoM Scheme List” you should be able to select “Work Experience Bursary 2023”.
- Please include as much detail as possible in your application such as estimated travel, accommodation and/or dependent care costs. All applications will be considered on an individual basis based on the information you provide in the application form.
- Applications will be considered on a monthly basis until all the funding has been allocated. We aim to get back to you with a decision within seven working days of the closing date (usually the end of each month).
- If you have any questions or problems throughout the application process, please contact careersbursary@manchester.ac.uk.
COVID-19 & Illnesses
Covid 19/illnesses – While we feel that hopefully, COVID-19 is nearly behind us please be aware that changes in traveling requirements may differ or changes in the work place. For example, going back to wearing PPE.
Please keep up to date with the news and government messages and adhere to the guidelines of your new employer.
If you think you have COVID-19 or feeling unwell you must stay off work and inform your employer and the University of any changes. If you are unsure please email – CareersBursary@manchester.ac.uk we are here to support you.
