Eligibility
You must be eligible for student finance to receive a bursary or scholarship (unless you’re training to teach physics or languages).
You cannot receive a scholarship or bursary if your teacher training course is salaried.
Bursaries
To be eligible for a bursary, you’ll need at least one of the following:
- a bachelor’s degree class 2:2 (honours) or higher
- a master’s degree
- a PhD
You will also need to meet the bursary scheme’s individual terms and conditions.
If you’re eligible for a bursary, you will automatically receive it - you do not need to apply.
Full details of eligibility is available on the Government website.
Scholarships
To be eligible for a scholarship, you’ll need at least one of the following:
- a bachelor’s degree class 2:1 (honours) or higher
- a master’s degree
- a PhD
In exceptional circumstances, if you achieved a 2:2 in your degree you may still be awarded a scholarship if you have significant relevant experience.
Scholarships are offered by independent institutions, and you do need to apply for them. Each institution sets their own eligibility criteria. Details of how to apply for a scholarship are on the Get into Teaching website: https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/funding-and-support/scholarships-and-bursaries
International trainees
If you’re a non-UK citizen without indefinite leave to remain in the UK, you will not usually be eligible for a bursary or scholarship, unless you train to teach languages or physics. Find out more about funding for non-UK citizens: https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/non-uk-teachers/fees-and-funding-for-non-uk-trainees