The Worshipful Company of Chartered Surveyors/Pathways to Property bursary scheme is designed to help students into a career in property. If you are successful, you will receive £10,000 per annum for 3 years of academic study.
About the bursary
The bursary is facilitated by the Worshipful Company of Chartered Surveyors, (WCCS). They are an established livery company who have education, diversity and equality at its heart. You can find out more about them at https://surveyorslivery.org.uk/
They try to award to those students for whom going to university might be difficult without financial assistance. They are also looking for students who are actively interested in surveying as a career – there is opportunity for you to tell them about that at the end of the application form. If you are shortlisted, then they will book time for a short chat with you (about 15mins) to see whether you might be the right person for the bursary package.
The package is £10,000 per year, and access to an industry sponsor and mentor. You also have regular contact with the Education Programme Manager who is responsible for communication and liaison with all students, sponsors and mentors. You will be expected to stay in touch with the Education Programme Manager on at least a termly basis and also keep in contact with your sponsor. Work experience is often offered, and we also support you later in your degree with a careers service.
The bursary programme prides itself on being more than financial assistance – it is a pathway to career opportunities and networking across the 3 years of your degree.
Eligibility
You need to be holding an offer for an RICS accredited surveying degree.
The award is based on financial and family needs. This will be ascertained by the answers you provide in the application form. We would encourage everyone to apply because economic need is not the only determining factor.
Full details are provided in the application pack.
How do I apply?
- Download the WCCS/Pathways to Property application pack and complete the application form
- Answer all questions as fully as you can. If any parts of the form are not applicable, please indicate with a n/a
- Submit the completed form to karenmartin@surveyorslivery.org.uk by 27 March 2026. Applications received after this, will not be considered.
Download the application pack here
Deadline for applications
All applications must be received by 27 March 2026. Applications received after this, will not be considered.
How will I know if my application has been successful?
On receipt of your application, you will be contacted at the email address given in the application, to confirm that your application has been received. This email will come from karenmartin@surveyorslivery.org.uk
You will be informed of their decision in May. You will be told you have been either been successful subject to results, you have been placed on a reserve list or you have been unsuccessful in your application.
Contact
If you have any questions about the application form, your eligibility or your submitted application, please email karenmartin@surveyorslivery.org.uk
