Guidance
NHS Bursary Scheme rules 2025 to 2026
Information for students and higher education institutions about the NHS Bursary Scheme rules that apply for the academic year 2025 to 2026.
Applies to England
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The NHS Bursary Scheme new rules (14th edition) are for the academic year from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026.
They apply to medical and dental students (bursary-eligible study years).
Updates to this page
Published 7 April 2025
Last updated 17 April 2025
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Removed paragraph under '2. Eligibility - General immigration and residence requirements' which stated that due to EU withdrawal, the eligibility rules for EU nationals may change throughout the academic year, as this is no longer the case. Made other minor changes to wording throughout.
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First published.