The Parent Student

Research Councils

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 [...]

Postgraduate scholarships

  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 [...]

Undergraduates: Where to begin?

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.