Research councils use government funds to sponsor promising postgraduate students. Competition for funding is usually fierce and less than a quarter of applicants are generally successful. The application process usually takes several months and may involve extensive references from past tutors, a personal statement and research proposal, and endorsement from the institution at which you [...]
Monday, March 2, 2009
Scholarships are usually awarded on academic merit and are intended to give promising students access to higher education. However, a wide array of bodies offer scholarships – from government groups to independent organisations or memorial funds – and each set their own conditions which may incorporate the financial need, country of origin, gender, race or [...]
Thursday, December 18, 2008
The undergraduate Parent Student studying part-time may be eligible for a Fee Grant and/or a Course Grant. If you are currently living on benefits you may automatically qualify for the maximum Fee and Course Grants of up to £1,435 per year. Your course must lead to a recognised higher education qualification – for example, a Certificate [...]
Thursday, December 18, 2008
The best place to begin navigating the complex sea that is higher education funding is on the ‘directgov‘ webpage, a site which combines all government services in one place. Information on student loans, grants and bursaries can be found here.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
The RAE, the comprehensive and long-awaited assessment of UK universities’ research departments, has been published. Cambridge has usurped Oxford to take the top post and the rest of the top ten is occupied by the London School of Economics, Imperial College, University College London, the University of Manchester, the University of Warwick, the University of [...]
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Parent Students in Northern Ireland may be eligible for childcare grants of up to £148 per week for one child and £255 per week for two children. This applies to full-time students with children in recognised childcare facilities. You may also be eligible for a Parents’ Learning Allowance – a means tested grant for full-time Parent [...]
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
The Access to Learning Fund provides discretionary financial assistance to students enrolled in universities in ENGLAND only. Grants may be available to both undergraduate and postgraduate, full-time and part-time students who find themselves in financial strife. Parent Students may be eligible for help with childcare and other costs if they prove they cannot make ends [...]
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Cambridge University has devoted a section of its website to the Parent Student: www.cam.ac.uk/studentparentguide this includes funding information as well as help with accommodation and childcare. “Financial Assistance: Central Childcare Bursary Scheme and Access to Learning Fund Central Childcare Bursary Scheme This scheme makes means-tested grants to overseas and EU students to help with childcare costs. Applicants must [...]
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
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