ION
Bursaries
Supporting your journey into nutritional therapy
The Institute for Optimum Nutrition is dedicated to training highly qualified Nutritional Therapists and ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder talent, passion, and potential. The bursary scheme provides financial support to students who meet the eligibility criteria.
Current bursaries
Payment options
Bursary option 1
Viridian bursary - AWARDED FOR 2025
For
Cert HE Personalised Diet and Health
Amount
£1,000 one off
About our partner
“Viridian is delighted to be awarding this bursary to a student at the Institute of Optimum Nutrition (ION) as part of our mission to supporting health & happiness.”
“Since 1999, we’ve been creating the purest, kindest health supplements, always with a healthy attitude. Our ethical formulas are crafted by expert nutritionists using clinically evidenced research. We #digdeeper to ensure every ingredient is sourced with 100% care so it can make a lasting difference for you, for charities and for the planet. Find out more about the pioneers of ethical supplements.”
Aimee Benbow
Nutrition Director at Viridian Nutrition
To find out more visit:
www.viridian-nutrition.com
Eligibility criteria
- Receive an unconditional offer to study for the Cert HE Personalised Diet & Health
- Be a UK resident with no immigration restrictions on the length of their stay
- Demonstrate a household income below £43,000
- Adhere to ION’s code of conduct and academic policies
We thank Viridian for kindly providing the opportunity to further the knowledge of nutrition by funding our students
Bursary option 2
40K in 40 days challenge bursary - AVAILABLE
For
BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy
Amount
£3,000 total
About our partner
This ION bursary awards £1000 off fees per degree level – £3,000 across 3 years (full-time) or 4 ½ years (part-time)
Eligibility criteria
- Receive an unconditional offer to study for the BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy February 2026 intake
- Be a UK resident with no immigration restrictions on the length of their stay
- Demonstrate a household income below £43,000
- Adhere to ION’s code of conduct and academic policies
Information for applicants
Bursaries funding
ION offers bursaries to support students with their tuition fees, which may cover either the full tuition fee or a partial amount, depending on the level of financial support available at the time of application. Available bursaries can be found above.
Funding sources:
- ION-funded bursaries: Raised through fundraising events, donations, or other initiatives
- Externally sponsored bursaries: Contributed by external companies or organisations, which may include additional eligibility requirements
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for an ION bursary, applicants must:
- Have applied for and received an unconditional offer to study for an eligible course at ION
- Be a UK resident with no immigration restrictions on the length of their stay
- Demonstrate a household income below AMOUNT STATED IN SPECIFIC BURSARY CRITERIA
- Adhere to ION’s code of conduct and academic policies
Additional eligibility criteria may apply for externally sponsored bursaries, ensuring compliance with UK equality laws.
Students currently enrolled in an ION course are not eligible to apply unless they are enrolling in a separate program.
For full terms and conditions see the bursary policy.
Application process
Applicants must:
- Review the bursary eligibility criteria and bursary policy
- After receiving an unconditional offer letter, contact admissions@ion.ac.uk for a Bursary Application Form
- Submit a completed application and relevant supporting documents to studentfinance@ion.ac.uk
- Applications must be submitted by the specified application deadline. Late applications may not be considered
Selection process
- The Bursary Panel assesses applications based on financial need, eligibility, and available funding
- If the bursary is externally sponsored, the sponsor may nominate a representative to participate in the selection process
- Where funding is limited, bursaries will be awarded on a competitive basis
- Successful applicants will be notified via email shortly after the Bursary Panel has met and must formally accept the award within 10 working days
Bursary payment
- Bursary awards will be applied directly to tuition fees and will not be provided as cash payments
- If a bursary covers only part of the tuition fees, students must arrange payment for the remaining balance
- If a student withdraws or defers their studies, the bursary may be revoked, and repayment may be required
Timeline
Application deadline
05.12.2025
Notification of outcome deadline
19.12.2025
Acceptation deadline
12.01.2026
Appeal deadline
12.01.2026
Information for partners
Sponsoring a bursary
Organisations interested in sponsoring a bursary can contact marketing@ion.ac.uk to discuss funding opportunities.