Student Hardship Relief (SHR)

Directed mainly at International students from Africa and/or students from any part of the world enrolled on an African Studies programme in a UK university. If you find yourself struggling to make ends meet during this COVID-19 restrictions or at risk of dropping out of the course of study, you may be able to access some extra financial help through the NIAS Student Hardship Relief  )SHR) and other sources.

The SHR is open to individuals from last-year Bachelors, or fulltime Masters and PhD students.  The NIAS Relief is directed to offer emergency help for international students on a low income who may need extra help or financial support to be able to remain on their course once universities resume. Applicants will undergo a needs assessment prior to approval. Payments are usually grants or short-term loans depending on the specific circumstances and amount of help required.

Start your Application

To apply please forward your request to office@africanstudies.org.uk

Along with the applications form, write a maximum 250 words statement on why you believe that you would qualify for the NIAS Hardship Fund support and the level of support required. Once your statement is received, a member of the team will contact you to give further directions. Our best advice: be honest and to make sure you can prove the reason for applying and for the level of support requested. Good luck with your application! 

Files to download:

• SHR Guide to Apply

• SHR Hardship Relief Application Form