Each year we assist students with financial awards and scholarships to enable them to get the best out of their plans, from transformative experiences to postgraduate study after you graduate. To be eligible, students(s) need to be up-to-date with the payment of the college fee, unless there are any previously declared extenuating circumstances.

We also offer short term College Loans of up to £100 for those Furnessians who find themselves in need. These can be made available on the same day as they are agreed but must be repaid within six weeks to the cashiers office in University House. If you do find yourself in a situation whereby you require a loan, please contact the College Manager Jo in the first instance to discuss it.

The Lancaster Opportunity and Access Fund (LOAF) is designed to help students who may require extra financial support and are assessed on financial need. Any award from the fund is given as a grant and is non-repayable. Full details of all financial support awards can be found on the University Student Funding page.

We are able to offer a limited number of awards to current and former undergraduate members of the Furness as they embark on a postgraduate course at Lancaster University.

These scholarships take into consideration academic ability, financial hardship and previous involvement in college activities.

If you would like to apply for this award, please complete the online application, which must include your covering letter and details of an academic referee. Candidates may be invited to attend an interview to discuss their plans.

The deadline for 2024/25 applications is 12.00noon on Thursday 30 May 2024 (week 26).

This Furness College Fund is about helping students to overcome financial barriers to engage in University life.

​Undergraduate members of Furness College are able to apply for funds of up to £50 to allow them to take advantage of any activity or opportunity that they would not otherwise be able to afford. For example, joining a society or sports team.

Applications must explain how the requested funds will benefit their student experience or ability to engage in extra-curricular activities and where the costs of the activities prohibit you from taking part.

As this fund is all about helping students to overcome financial barriers to engaging in university life.

Applications can be submitted at any time of the academic year, up until 12noon on Thursday 30 May 2024 (week 26).

Applicants must complete an Engagement and Opportunities Fund form and are welcome to discuss their situation with either the Principal or College Manager.

Email furnessoffice@lancaster.ac.uk to request more information.

This Furness College Fund is about helping students to overcome financial barriers to engage in University life.

If you are facing financial difficulties which mean you would be unable to return home during university holidays, you can apply for to the Home for Holidays Fund to help towards to cost of travel to see family and friends.

Furness College is offering a limited number of awards to current undergraduate members of our College who wish to apply for funds of up to £150 to allow them to return home during the university holidays.

This fund is expressly for those in financial difficulty.

Awards available of up to £150. However, we will consider all applications and allocate funds accordingly, based on the level of financial difficulty and cost of travel.

Applications for 'Home for Christmas Fund' will be considered up until mid-day on 16 November 2023 (week 6).
Applications for 'Home for Easter Fund' will be considered up until mid-day on 22 February 2024 (week 16)

As this fund is all about helping students to overcome financial barriers, applicants must provide a bank statement (most recent month) to evidence the requirement for financial support.

Applicants must complete the Home for the Holidays Fund formand are welcome to discuss their situation with either the Principal or College Manager.

Email furnessoffice@lancaster.ac.uk to request more information.

This Furness College Fund is about helping students to overcome financial barriers to engage in University life.

If you are facing financial difficulties you can apply for to the Fuelled by Furness Fund to help towards the cost of your energy bills and/or rent, if you have seen a significant rise.

Furness College is offering a limited number of awards to current undergraduate members of our College who wish to apply for funds of up to £150 to allow them to help try to manage the rising cost of living.

This fund is expressly for those in financial difficulty.

Awards available of up to £150. However, we will consider all applications and allocate funds accordingly, based on the level of financial difficulty and evidence on recent bills.

Applications for 'Fuelled by Furness' fund will be considered up until 31st January 2024 and payments will be made in February/March. Applications are now open.

As this fund is all about helping students to overcome financial barriers, applicants must provide a recent energy bills and/or rent bills together with your most recent bank statement to evidence the requirement for financial support.

Applicants must complete the Fuelled by Furness form and are welcome to discuss their situation with either the Principal or College Manager.

Email furnessoffice@lancaster.ac.uk to request more information.

Furness College are delighted to launch our new Transformative Experience Awards (TEAs).

We are keen to support our students to undertake a transformative experience, be that at home, on-campus, or in Lancaster. We are particularly interested in funding activities which in some ways reflect our College’s Values, but that isn’t restrictive. We are open to funding any type of project or activity, so that could be a project within a community with which you’re involved; an experience which will broaden your horizons, either in the UK or abroad; or something completely different – it is up to you to pitch your idea to us and tell us why we should fund your transformative experience!

Full and part-time Furness students who have paid their college membership fees and are in their first and second year of study are eligible to apply and can make enquiries with the College Manager in the college office.

There is a total annual fund of up to £2000 available, with a maximum award of £500. The College reserves the right not to award the full amount requested. Applications can be made individually or as a group of students. For groups, the lead applicant must be a first or second year Furness student, and other applicants must all be current students at Lancaster University, though please note that this fund is not open to applications from societies or clubs.

The applications are assessed by the Deputy Senior Advisor and the JCR President, who will be looking out for a convincing argument that your idea will be some way transform your personal development, studies, career prospects, etc. You simply need to complete an online application form.

After your transformative experience, we ask that you write up your experiences as a report with some pictures so we can see what you've been up to.

The deadline for reports is by the second week of the following term.

The application deadlines are Thursday week 16 of the Lent term (22 February 2024), no later than 12:00 noon, and Thursday week 26 of the summer term (30 May 2024), no later than 12:00 noon. Students can only apply for one award per academic year, either as an individual or as the lead applicant of a group.

You must notify the College immediately if your plans subsequently change; the award will then be converted into a loan that is repayable to the College.