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Student Elective Scholarships

The Student Elective scholarship is now closed for this funding round and will open again on 1 July 2026.

This grant supports UK-based undergraduate medical or Master in Science (MSci) students and biomedical and clinical science students undertaking electives in the field of haematology.

Read the reports of students who have received BSH elective support.

Award Summary

£1,000
Who can apply?
  • BSH Members
  • must be an undergraduate medical or Master in Science student or biomedical science or clinical scientist student resident in the UK

    (Undergraduate and postgraduate students qualify for free Associate membership)
Application Requirements
  • Cover letter outlining your reasons for applying for funding.
  • Details of the proposed elective, including timelines, relevant project plans, proposed activities and educational objectives.
  • Letter of support from your Dean or Clinical Tutor.
  • An estimated budget.
  • Formal confirmation of your elective, e.g. a letter of confirmation from the supervisor at the host institution.
Applicant Requirements
Within eight weeks of returning from your elective, you must submit a one‑page report for publication on the BSH website, describing the value of your experience.
Funding Covers

Registration, reasonable accommodation, travel and subsistence costs. For electives outside the UK, reasonable expenses are expected to align with gov.uk recommended rates.

Please note: Receipts for all sums claimed must be included and all currencies converted to GBP.
Deadline and Outcome Available from 1 January and from 1 July on a first‑come, first‑served basis until funds are depleted. We aim to respond within six weeks of receiving your application.

 

Please Note:

Membership applications from individuals outside the UK can take up to six weeks to process. If you are applying for membership in order to apply for this funding and you do not work for the NHS or are not studying or working at a UK university, please submit your membership application at least six weeks before the grant deadline.

For applicants who work for the NHS or study/work at a UK university, we aim to process membership applications within three working days.

Applications cannot be made more than nine months in advance of the proposed elective dates, and retrospective claims will not be considered.

Further Information

 

If you have any questions about this grant, please contact [email protected]. You may also find our Grants FAQs helpful, and we recommend reading the full Terms and Conditions before applying.

Application form for student elective grant