APPLICATIONS CLOSED
OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDING
The Sir Richard Stapley Educational Trust's funds are limited and, unfortunately, we are unable to support every applicant.
If you are unsuccessful, ineligible, or require additional funding, the resources below may help you identify alternative sources of financial support for postgraduate study. Many charities, trusts, universities and funding organisations provide grants, scholarships and bursaries to students studying in the UK.
Postgraduate Funding Resources
Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding
The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding is a specialist database containing information on hundreds of charities, trusts and foundations that support postgraduate study. It also includes guidance on grant applications and funding searches.
Website: https://www.postgraduate-funding.com
Prospects: Funding Postgraduate Study
Prospects provides comprehensive guidance on postgraduate funding, including scholarships, bursaries, postgraduate loans, studentships, employer sponsorship and other sources of support.
Website: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/postgraduate-study/funding-postgraduate-study
Turn2us Grants Search
Turn2us operates a searchable grants database which can help identify charitable funds and support schemes based on your circumstances, background and location.
Website: https://www.turn2us.org.uk
Government Funding
Postgraduate Master's Loans
Students from the UK may be eligible for government-backed postgraduate loans. Eligibility and funding arrangements vary between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Further information can be found through the relevant national student finance body.
Doctoral and Research Funding
Many PhD students receive support through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), research councils, university-funded studentships and doctoral training programmes.
Applicants considering research degrees should consult their university's funding webpages for available opportunities.
University Scholarships and Bursaries
Most universities offer scholarships, bursaries, hardship funds and other financial support schemes specifically for postgraduate students.
We strongly recommend checking:
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Your university's funding webpages
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Departmental scholarship schemes
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International student scholarships
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Hardship and emergency support funds
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Alumni and donor-funded awards
These opportunities are often available only to students at a particular institution.
Applying for Multiple Sources of Funding
Many postgraduate students fund their studies through a combination of grants, scholarships, savings, employment and student finance.
We encourage applicants to explore multiple funding opportunities rather than relying on a single source of support.
Disclaimer
The inclusion of an organisation or website on this page does not constitute endorsement by the Sir Richard Stapley Educational Trust. Applicants are responsible for checking the eligibility criteria, application deadlines and terms of any external funding opportunity.