We want all children to have the opportunity to flourish, which is why we provide educational bursaries for the children of serving and veteran police officers and staff, and volunteers, towards their living costs whilst in higher or further education.
Make a referral for help nowWe know from responses to the Injury on Duty research published by Police Care UK, and from the feedback from the people we currently care for, that the children of serving and veteran police officers and staff, and volunteers, experience life challenges that are completely different to their peers.
Policing takes a huge toll on families, especially children. Emotionally and financially. That's why we offer educational bursaries of £3,000 per year for children and young adults aged 18-25 in full-time higher or further education.
You can apply for an education bursary by completing our Referral Form (further down the page).
Applications can be sent anytime up until 30th November annually. The grants panel meet in January and the outcome will be communicated to you regarding your bursary following this meeting.
If approved, we look to pay bursaries directly to your bank account by 31st January annually.
The bursary panel only meets once per year. Any applications received after the deadline cannot be considered until the following year.
If you are the child of a serving, veteran, or deceased police employee (officer, staff, or volunteer) from a UK police force, and are in confirmed full-time further education at a recognised academic organisation, then you can apply for a grant of up to £1,000 per year towards living costs.
If you are the child of a serving, veteran, or deceased police employee (officer, staff, or volunteer) from a UK police force, and are in confirmed full-time higher education at a recognised academic insitution, then you can apply for a grant of up to £3,000 per year towards living costs.
You can self-refer, or refer someone else for an assistance grant from Police Care UK. Just fill out this form and we'll get in touch.
Alternatively, you can call us on 0300 012 0030 (lines open 9am-5pm Mon-Fri)