The Tim Elson Memorial Fund

The Tim Elson Memorial Fund is awarded to undergraduate year 1 students.

The award is based on financial hardship and household income, and is intended to help those that have encountered specific and unforeseen financial difficulties (evidence of hardship is required).

Key information

Value: A one-off payment that is proportional to the UCL Bursary you are eligible for. The value of the bursary depends on income as assessed by UCL and as per the UCL’S main Undergraduate Bursary Scheme:

For Chemical Engineering, the values are as follows:

Household income:

Less than or equal to £25,000 - £500 cash bursary
More than £25,000 and less than or equal to £37,000 - £400 cash bursary
More than £37,000 and less than or equal to £42,875 - £300 cash bursary

Available to: Eligible students currently enrolled on an undergraduate programme in Chemical Engineering in year 1 in the Academic Year 2025/26 onwards.

Selection criteria: Financial need

Eligible fee status: UK only

Eligible department: Chemical Engineering

How to apply and selection

Using the application form link below, please apply by uploading evidence of your financial position by copy of your ‘UCL Bursary Letter’.

If you do not qualify as per the undergraduate bursary scheme but think you have a case for an application then please contact Beth Hills (chemeng.ug.queries@ucl.ac.uk).

Application form

The Tim Elson Memorial Fund - 2025/26 Application Form - Fill in form