finance & bursaries

For information on financial incentives for postgraduate non-salaried teacher training courses for 2023/24, please visit Get into Teaching.​​

The Student Finance England full-time undergraduate application service for AY 2023/24 is open now. New students should apply online at www.gov.uk/studentfinance.​ Continuing students will be contacted by SFE to prompt them to apply in due course. ​

There are three types of funding available for teacher training - depending on your circumstances, you could receive all three:​

1. Tax-free bursary or scholarship
2. Tuition Fee Loan and Maintenance Loan
3. Additional financial support if you’re a parent or have a disability

An overview of the bursaries and scholarships available can be found in the tables below, for full terms and conditions please visit the Get Into Teaching website.

Scholarships & Bursary Amounts:
The scholarships and bursaries for relevant subjects are shown below from the Department for Education. Further information can be found at: https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/funding-and-support/scholarships-and-bursaries
‍The financial offer for 2023/24
Bursaries:
‍£28,000 in Chemistry, Computing, Mathematics and Physics
£25,000 in Biology, Design & Technology, Geography and Languages (French, German or Spanish)
£10,000 in Art & Design, English, Music and Religious Education

Applicants may be eligible for a bursary if they have a 1st, 2:1, 2:2, PhD or Master's.​ Scholarships may also be available, further information below:

Scholarships:
£30,000 in Chemistry, Computing, Mathematics and Physics
£27,000 in Languages (French, German or Spanish)

Scholarships are usually available to applicants with a 1st, 2:1, Master's or PhD, though in exceptional circumstances they may be awarded to a graduate with a 2:2 and significant relevant experience.