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Begin your search
early
It’s worth starting your search
up to 12 months before your
intended year of entry in
order to identify relevant
websites and potential funding
schemes, but be aware that
these schemes can vary on
an annual basis.
The majority of funding
becomes available between
October and April, so be extra
attentive around then.
Give yourself
enough time
Applying for funding can be
time consuming, so don’t
leave your application to the
last minute.
Many funding opportunities
(particularly for taught courses)
will also require you to have
had a formal offer of a place
on an eligible course before
you apply, so you will need
to plan your time carefully.
Tailor your
application
Information on eligibility, how
to apply, and closing dates
will normally be specified in
the funding advert, so take
time to check the details.
As funding is competitive,
you will normally need a
minimum of an upper-second
class or first-class Honours
degree (or international
equivalent) and a strong
application to be successful.
Topics you may need to cover
in your application include:
•
your academic
achievements
•
your work/research
experience
•
proposed research
project (for research
degree applications)
•
what you plan to do
after completing your
postgraduate course
•
why you should be
considered for funding
•
how you will pay for
any remaining tuition
fees/living costs not
covered by the funding
award
Searching and
applying for funding
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