What is the Student Experience Fund?
The Student Experience Fund (SEF) provides eligible students receiving an Imperial College administered bursary with additional funding for extracurricular activities, such as club and society memberships and event tickets. It helps students get involved, meet people and make the most of university life without worrying about the cost.
Do I qualify?
All students on an Imperial Bursary with an annual household income of less than £70,000 automatically receive their SEF allowance and can make payments through the Union Shop.
The fund is currently available to all students on the Imperial Bursary, however, the future aim is that this fund will be able to support the experience of students from all backgrounds. As the fund is used and an understanding of its impact is gained this model will be reviewed.
As of October 2025, each eligible student will receive the funding outlined in the table below.
| Household Income | Allocation |
| £16,000 | £70 |
| £50,000 | £50 |
| £55,000 | £30 |
| £60,000 | £25 |
| £70,000 | £20 |
FAQs
We’ve collated some FAQs for eligible students so you’ve got all the information you need.