The centenary marks a new chapter in our history, building on 100 years of achievement and pushing beyond to create a more inclusive and equitable future.
As we celebrate a century of academic excellence, we look to the future with a renewed commitment to ensuring talented students from all backgrounds are given the opportunity to thrive.
We are proud to launch the Beyond 100 Bursary as our next step in helping break down financial barriers in education.
Open to all undergraduate, master's and foundation-level students, the Beyond 100 Bursary provides a £1,500 contribution to living costs, helping with everyday expenses like food, rent and other essentials.
This bursary will enable today’s students to make the most of their university experience, allowing them to focus on their studies rather than worrying about their finances.
Give a gift today and help us raise the funds to provide 100 bursaries for students studying with us at this historic time.
Many students are struggling financially, which is why your support is so important.
The price of essentials like food, utilities, and transport has surged during the cost-of-living crisis, outpacing student income and maintenance loans.
Students are also now paying more for accommodation than ever before. Rent now dominates more than half of a student’s budget, leaving little for other necessities.
Students across the UK are spending £1,142 per month on average, leaving a shortfall of around £500 per month that cannot be covered by their student loans.
One in four students at Reading are also from low-income households where their families are struggling too. This is leaving many students without a safety net and facing impossible choices about how to make ends meet.
Money worries can impact on academic performance and be a tipping point for wellbeing concerns, so it’s more vital than ever that support is available when it’s needed.
The Beyond 100 Bursary offers a helping hand, easing money worries.
Please give a centenary gift and give the gift of possibilities – growing futures for the century ahead. A Beyond 100 Bursary will help a student focus on learning and make their time at Reading truly memorable.
Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference. Your gift will offer real support.
Give a student the support they deserve by making a gift today.
To mark the centenary, you can join our community of regular supporters and make a lasting impact.
A monthly gift of £100 will support students now and into the future.
Thanks to Gift Aid, your donation will go further. £100 a month becomes worth £1,500 a year, enough to fully fund a bursary and change someone’s university experience for the better.
Thank you for being part of the Beyond 100 Bursary. By contributing now, you’re not just funding education – you’re investing in ambition, innovation, and creating possibilities for tomorrow.
