Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees, Bursaries and Scholarships
Tuition fees and maintenance loans
You can apply for a tuition fee loan of up to £9,250 to cover the cost of teacher training. Maintenance loans are also available, of up to £12, 382, to help you with living costs.
If you are an international applicant, or you’re not sure if you can apply for student finance, you can find out if you qualify here.
There is also a student finance calculator available here.
Bursaries and scholarships
Bursaries and scholarships are tax-free amounts of money you may be eligible to receive to train in certain subjects. You do not need to pay them back.
You’ll need a first, 2:1, 2:2 degree or a PhD or master’s degree to be eligible for a bursary, as well as meeting the bursary scheme’s individual terms and conditions.
| Subject | Bursary | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | £10,000 | |
| Chemistry | £24,000 | £26,000 |
| Computing | £24,000 | £26,000 |
| Design and Technology | £15,000 | |
| Geography | £15,000 | |
| Languages incl. ancient languages | £15,000 | |
| Maths | £24,000 | £26,000 |
| Physics | £24,000 | £26,000 |
You can find out if you’re eligible for teaching bursaries here.
To find out about the scholarships available, visit the relevant institute or society’s website:
For further information about tuition fees, bursaries and scholarships, please visit the following websites:
» Funding your training | Get Into Teaching (education.gov.uk)
» Finances | NowTeach