Healthcare workers, teachers and social workers may be eligible to receive funding to support with their courses.
Funding for courses can change from year to year so it’s important to check the official organisations’ websites or contact them directly for the most up to date details.
Some of the funding options available
Social workers
Wales
Social work bursary - Social Care Wales
England
Social work bursary - NHS England
Teachers
Wales
Ethnic Minority Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Incentive - Welsh Government
Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Priority Subject Incentive - Welsh Government
Iaith Athrawon Yfory Incentive Scheme - Welsh Government
Student Finance Wales - Undergraduate and postgraduate student teachers can access the same package of student finance support.
England
Teacher training funding - Gov.uk
Funding and support - Get into Teaching, Gov.uk
Healthcare workers
Wales
NHS Wales Bursary Scheme - Student Awards Services, NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Medical and Dental Bursaries - NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
England
NHS Bursary - NHS Business Services Authority
Medical and Dental Bursaries - NHS England
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