The Turing Scheme
Turing funding is a contribution to your overall funds
Dont rely exclusively on Turing funding for your placement. Travelling and living abroad often involves unexpected costs. If you need a visa, you will likely need to prove you have a certain amount of funds in your bank account.
Budget for your time abroad without relying on Turing funding. You must consider that you may not receive your grant when planning flights and selecting accommodation. Students who receive support from Student Finance will usually remain eligible for loans and grants during their time abroad.
The Turing Scheme encourages students to go abroad by making the experience more affordable, but their grants are not designed to pay for everything. If you are relying on this funding to go abroad, you should start a conversation with the Student Financial Support team to discuss how you can best manage your finances during your placement.
Wait to book flights and accommodation
We recommend that you wait until you have your acceptance, your visa and confirmation of your Turing grant before making financial commitments. Make sure you plan carefully if you do make financial commitments, such as choosing accommodation, before you have more information about your grant.
If you change your placement, it may not be funded
Turing funding is limited each year and the University now has less flexibility than in previous years. If you choose to change an approved placement - for example changing a study placement to a work placement, or extending from one semester to a full academic year - we cannot guarantee you will receive Turing funding for your new placement.
If circumstances beyond your control force you to make a change, we will support you as much as we can.
Students going abroad through the School of Modern Languages must contact year.abroad@newcastle.ac.uk before making any changes.
Other students may contact global.opportunities@newcastle.ac.uk for assistance.
