Grants For Postgraduates
Can I get a grant for a PHD?
You can get a grant for a Ph.D., but government funding for postgraduate courses is very limited and mostly conducted through research councils. So, the best thing to do is look at research council websites to see how you can apply for studentship and how much money you can get, including the terms and conditions that apply.
Can I get a scholarship or a bursary for a PHD?
Some universities and colleges will have a brush of sholarships for PHD courses. The best thing to do is speak to them or the university or college that you intend to go to about what skims are available there. All that should be said is that proscribed funding generally is very limited and oversubcribed so the earlier that you apply, the better.
Can I get a grant for a post-grad course?
Government support for post-graduate courses is limited to teaching post-graduates: PTCE's and similar, and also for some social work courses. For those you would apply to the local authority or the student loans company or another funding body as appropriate. You should look at their websites for details as to what's available and how to apply to it. For other post-graduate courses support is much more limited and such government funding is available usually through research councils. You should go to their websites to find out details of that support. Some universities and colleges will operate scholarships for post-graduates and you should approach them for any details. You may be entitled to other funding such as a career development loan, or charitable funding. It can be quite difficult for a post-graduate student to get the necessary funding so apply for it as soon as you can to make sure you have the best chance.
Can I get a scholarship or a bursary for a post-grad course?
For post-graduate courses, some scholarships and bursaries are available. Government support is available for PTCE teaching courses and for some social work courses, but for most post-graduate courses, such government funding as is available is through research councils. Some universities and colleges will do scholarships and bursaries of their own, and the best thing to do is look at the universities and colleges you want to attend and see what's available there.
Can I get a grant for a master's course?
You may be able to get a grant for master's course. There is not specific government funding available for postgraduates, or guaranteed funding, rather, for postgraduates, but you can apply to research councils for funding that is available from government. These are limited, however, so you should apply as early as possible. For some social work masters courses you may be able to get government funding, and that's through social work operators such as the General Social Care Council. You can click on one of their websites to see what funding is available there.
Can I get a scholarship or a bursary for a master's course?
You can get a scholarship or a bursary for a master's course. Some universities and colleges will run their own schemes, but what's available will vary, and you should speak to the university or college to see what they have and how you can apply for it.
