Guidance: NHS Bursary Scheme rules 2025 to 2026

Department Of Health

April 17

12:46 2025

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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).

Published 7 April 2025

Last updated 17 April 2025 show all updates

17 April 2025
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.
7 April 2025
First published.