STUDENTS at the University of Bradford received £2.7m in grants and bursaries during the 2022/2023 academic year.

The university is encouraging applicants, especially those applying through clearing, to explore the variety of scholarships and bursaries available.

One of the recent additions is the Howard Opportunities Fund, which is offering £400 per month towards living costs, with an annual 10 per cent increase, for four white, working-class males from the Bradford district to study on full-time undergraduate degree courses.

Vice-chancellor Shirley Congdon said: "Universities are uniquely positioned to create opportunities that not only benefit individuals but, through our deep links with industry, and our impact-driven research, have a beneficial effect on local, regional and national economies.

"As we approach City of Culture 2025, we are particularly proud to be able to evidence the difference we – and those who support us – have made and will continue to make."

During the 2022/23 academic year, 3,324 students received cash payments through various initiatives, with £2,350,400 going to undergraduate students in total.

Postgraduate UK students received £138,696 in scholarships and bursaries.

The University also awarded £60,000 to 15 undergraduate international students and £211,358 to 24 international postgraduates.