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External Financial Support

We understand that students may face financial challenges throughout their studies. Below is a list a list of external financial support options available for you to explore. These funds are not run by either St Mary's University or SMSU, so we would suggest doing your own research into how these funds operate and if you are eligible for them.

The Scholarship Hub

Purpose: Offers a comprehensive database of scholarships, grants, and bursaries for UK students.

  • Eligible Expenses: Can be used for tuition fees, living costs, and other educational expenses.
  • Eligibility: Available to UK students across all levels of study (undergraduate, postgraduate).
  • Application: Browse through available scholarships on the website and follow individual application procedures.
  • https://www.thescholarshiphub.org.uk

 

GOV.UK - Student Finance

Purpose: Provides government-backed financial support for UK students, including loans, grants, and scholarships.

  • Eligible Expenses: Tuition fees, living costs, and other related education expenses.
  • Eligibility: UK students in higher education, including those at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
  • Application: Apply online through the GOV.UK portal with details of your course and financial needs.
  • https://www.gov.uk/student-finance

Hampton Fund

  • Purpose: Provides grants for fuel bills, essential household items, and school-related costs.
  • Eligibility: Students residing in Hampton, Hampton Hill, Hampton Wick, Teddington, Twickenham, or Whitton.
  • Application: Apply through this link https://www.hamptonfund.co.uk/individual-grants/ 

 

The Hockerill Foundation

Purpose: Provides grants to UK students to help with the cost of higher education.

  • Eligible Expenses: Tuition fees, living costs, and other educational expenses.
  • Eligibility: UK students in financial need who are pursuing higher education.
  • Application: Complete the application form on the website, including a personal statement and supporting documents: The Hockerill Foundation - Grants

 

Turn2us - Grants Search

Purpose: A tool to help students and individuals find various grants and bursaries available for financial support.

  • Eligible Expenses: Tuition fees, living costs, and general educational expenses.
  • Eligibility: Open to UK students who meet specific eligibility criteria for each grant.
  • Application: Use the website's search tool to find relevant grants and apply through the specific grant body.

https://grants-search.turn2us.org.uk 

 

SAAS (Student Awards Agency Scotland)

Purpose: Provides financial support for Scottish students attending higher education.

  • Eligible Expenses: Tuition fees, living costs, and other study-related expenses.
  • Eligibility: Scottish students in higher education who meet financial need criteria.
  • Application: Submit an application online through the SAAS portal with details of your course and financial situation.
  • https://www.saas.gov.uk

 

Prospects - Funding Postgraduate Study

Purpose: Offers a range of funding opportunities for postgraduate students in the UK.

 

 

GOV.UK - Student Finance (Postgraduate)

Purpose: Government funding options for postgraduate students, including loans and grants.

  • Eligible Expenses: Tuition fees and living costs for postgraduate courses.
  • Eligibility: UK students enrolled in postgraduate education.
  • Application: Apply for funding online through the GOV.UK portal with details of your course and financial need.
  • https://www.gov.uk/student-finance 

 

 

GOV.UK - Master’s Loan

Purpose: A government loan specifically for postgraduate Master’s degree students.

  • Eligible Expenses: Tuition fees and living costs.
  • Eligibility: UK students enrolled in a Master’s degree program.
  • Application: Apply online through the GOV.UK portal, providing course details and personal financial information.
  • https://www.gov.uk/masters-loan

 

 

Get Into Teaching - Funding for Teacher Training

Purpose: Offers financial support for students training to become teachers.

  • Eligible Expenses: Tuition fees, living costs, and additional teacher training expenses.
  • Eligibility: Students enrolled in teacher training programs (PGCE or equivalent).
  • Application: Apply through the Get Into Teaching website, which provides details on available bursaries, scholarships, and loans.
  • https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/funding-my-teacher-training

 

British Council - Study UK Scholarships

Purpose: Offers scholarships for international students studying in the UK.

  • Eligible Expenses: Tuition fees, living costs, and other related study expenses.
  • Eligibility: International students from specific countries.
  • Application: Apply through the British Council website for available scholarships based on country of origin and course of study.
  • https://study-uk.britishcouncil.org/scholarships