Bursaries
A bursary or grant is money given to help pay tuition fees or living costs while you study. You won’t have to repay it, unlike a loan.
Postgraduate bursaries tend to only be available if you’re studying to enter professions such as teaching, healthcare and social work.
Social work bursary
If you’re studying a full-time postgraduate social work course, you can apply for a bursary to help with your living costs and tuition fees.
The bursary includes a basic grant for everyone, topped up by a means-tested payment.
If you’re eligible you’ll also get money towards your tuition fees each academic year.
Find out more from the NHS Business Services Authority.
NHS Learning Support Fund
Aimed at supporting students doing professional healthcare qualifications, the fund can help with training and living costs.
Find out more about healthcare pre-registration courses funding.
Support for initial teacher training
If you are planning to become a teacher, you may be eligible for specialist financial support.
Find out more about teacher training funding.