Universities have been told by the Office for Fair Access to shift more funding for widening participation into outreach programmes. Consequently a lower proportion of funds will be spent on bursaries and grants. Universities will also be expected to demonstrate progress in widening access.
Access agreement and widening participation strategic assessment 2011-12 and National Scholarship Programme 2012-13 (in-year) monitoring outcomes (60 pages)
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