Bursaries and financial support

At St Augustine’s, we believe finances should never be a barrier to studying theology.

If you need financial support, there are several ways we can help.

Watch this video to hear from the Rt Revd Dr Martin Gainsborough, Chair of Trustees at St Augustine’s, about our commitment to making education accessible for all.

The Tattersall Bursary Fund

The Tattersall Bursary Fund offers financial support to St Augustine’s students. If your finances might limit you from studying with us, you can apply for funding through this bursary.

Please note that certain eligibility criteria apply; see the FAQs for more details.

Key information about the Tattersall Bursary Fund

  • You can apply for funding to cover up to 80% of your course fees

  • To be eligible, you must complete and pay for the first term of your course

  • We award funding on a case-by-case basis, subject to availability

  • Our application process is simple, non-intrusive and completely confidential

FAQs

Anyone needing financial support for theological study can apply. 

While criteria ensure fair treatment of applicants, the process respects your privacy and operates on trust.

You may inquire about funding before enroling, but you must pay for and complete your first term to apply for and receive funding. 

Current students are also welcome to apply if their financial situation changes.

Please note, ordinands and those training for licensed lay ministry are not eligible, as their fees are covered by their supporting diocese.

You can only apply for Tattersall Bursary funding after starting your degree programme. 

You must pay for and complete your first academic term to be eligible.

  • Undergraduate students pay £250 to cover their first term.
  • MA or higher students pay £500 to cover their first term.

After completing your first term of study, you can apply for funding through the Tattersall Bursary Fund.

The funding amount for successful applicants depends on available funds and may vary each year. 

We aim to cover up to 80% of an applicant’s course fees.

For example: If you were studying for a BA in Theology, Ministry and Mission, it would cost £12,400 over four years. If you secured 50% funding, you’d pay £6,200; with 80% funding, just £2,480.

Please note these figures are estimates and may vary.

If you’re applying for Tattersall Bursary funding, we expect that financial resources are a barrier to your studies.

To support your application, please provide:

  • A brief statement explaining why you need the bursary (no detailed financial documents required)
  • A supporting statement from a responsible person, such as your minister or another church or diocese leader.

For more information or to apply, get in touch with our administrative support team. We keep all personal data confidential.

Tattersall Bursary funding is not available for taster terms. However, if you continue further study, you can apply for funding after. 

Your taster term fee will count as payment for your academic term, making you eligible to apply for funding immediately.

We named the bursary after John Tattersall, who served as St Augustine’s treasurer for 12 years before stepping down for pastures new in 2019. 

Everyone at St Augustine’s misses his wisdom, guidance and exuberant enthusiasm for the college. 

In John’s honour, we launched this bursary fund to support students studying theology.

Donate to the Tattersall Bursary Fund

The Tattersall Bursary Fund relies on the fundraising efforts and donations of St Augustine’s staff, students, alumni and other supporters.

If you’d like to make a donation and support students who may not otherwise be able to engage in theological study, we’d be very grateful!

St Augustine’s Trustee John Moss explains what the Tattersall Fund bursary is, and how it helps us to put into practice the college’s value of inclusivity.

Other grants and funds

Read our blog post about other organisations that can help with costs