Care Leavers Bursary Grants:
An effort to increase retention for the young people studying health and social care.

Following a review of support available to care leavers going into higher education, the CareTech Foundation launched the Care Leavers Bursary Grant, awarding £1,000 per year to maximum of five students at different universities. The grant could be used for any purpose deemed fit by the young person in an effort to increase retention for the young people studying health and social care. As part of the Grant, and through our in-kind agreement with CareTech Ltd, we are also able to offer all recipients of the Grant paid work experience and employment opportunities with the company. We are currently supporting students at the University of East London and Open University.