FAQs

You may apply if you meet all of the following criteria:You are studying for an eligible postgraduate qualification or second undergraduate degree.You meet the academic eligibility requirements.You will be studying at a UK university or similar UK educational institution.Your course lasts at least eight months.You have a genuine financial shortfall.You meet the Trust's residency requirements.

The Trust supports students undertaking:Master's degreesDoctoral (PhD) degreesPostgraduate CertificatesPostgraduate DiplomasSecond undergraduate degrees – Applications from students undertaking a second undergraduate degree are considered. Common examples include medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, architecture and engineering, where a second degree is often part of the professional pathway. However, applicants from any subject area may be eligible, provided they can demonstrate a clear and compelling rationale for pursuing an additional undergraduate qualification.

No. The Trust does not fund first undergraduate degrees. Only certain second undergraduate degrees may be eligible.