DMU Global Access Fund

De Montfort University (DMU) has a long record in supporting the widening participation agenda. We believe that every student should also have the chance to take part in international opportunities and we would like to support high-achieving students from underrepresented groups to make the best of their time at DMU through the DMU Global Access Fund.

DMU Global Access Fund (£200)

For the 2025-26 academic year, our aim is to support 100 DMU students through the DMU Global Access Fund, which will be paid as a £200 supplement to the DMU Global bursary.

Funding stats

Here are some statistics that show who has benefited from our DMU Global Access Fund (previously called ‘widening participation’ funding) in the past:

93%

Students were from low-income households

63%

Student were from ethnic minority backgrounds

29%

Students declared a disability or medical condition

Eligibility criteria

All students offered a place on an DMU Global trip that belong to one or more of the categories listed below are eligible apply for the DMU Global Access Fund:

  • Students from low-income backgrounds
  • Students who have a disability or medical condition
  • Students from a background in care
  • Mature students
  • Students from low-participation neighbourhoods (where very few people go on to higher education) with home address that fall within quintile 1 or 2 as per the Office for Students postcode data
  • Students whose parents did not go to university
  • Students from an ethnic minority

Please note that the funding is limited, and the selection process is competitive. Successful funding applications for academic-led trips will be given priority over extra-curricular opportunities.

Student stories

Interested in learn about how this funding has helped DMU students? Check out the student case studies and videos below.

Sharelle’s visit to the Première Vision trade show in Paris
Imogen’s Contour Fashion trip to Los Angeles
Charley‘s Biomedical Science trip to Dubai
Benjamin exploring Comic Arts in Brussels


Application process and deadlines

DMU Global overseas trips will take place between September 2025 and August 2026. There will be three rounds of trip applications, that have corresponding DMU Global Access Fund application windows that students can apply for, according to the following schedule:

Application round Trip dates DMU Global Access Fund application dates
11 September – 31 December 2025Tuesday 06 May –
Tuesday 03 June 2025 (9am)
21 January – 30 April 2025Monday 29 September –
Monday 27 October 2025 (9am)
31 May – 31 August 2025Monday 13 January –
Monday 09 February 2026 (9am)

As a part of your application you will need to:

  • Meet the general eligibility criteria of being accepted for a DMU Global trip.
  • Show that you’re eligible for the DMU Global Access Fund (see eligibility criteria above).
  • Provide accurate information about your financial situation.
  • Clearly explain why you are in need of support and how you will benefit from taking part in the opportunity.
  • Confirm that you are happy to support with ambassadorial and promotional activities during or after returning from your trip.

Once the funding application deadline has passed, a panel will review and make a decision on your application based on the points mentioned above and on the quality and content of your supporting statements. Our aim is to review all funding applications in a fair and transparent manner. You will be notified of the outcome of your application within 7 days of the application deadline. Successful applicants will be required to update their bank details via the MyBank Account tile.

Before the DMU Global Access Fund can be processed, successful participants will need to have formally accepted their place on the trip – this includes paying the student contribution (your trip payment). Please note the DMU Global Access Fund is paid directly into your nominated bank account. Therefore, students should not rely on this funding to pay the student contribution.

Please contact us if you have any queries regarding the application process.