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Postgraduate scholarships and funding

Postgraduate programmes are funded differently from undergraduate study and we know that postgraduate study is a big financial commitment. To help you afford your studies, we offer a range of advice on searching for funding and managing your finances.

  • Search for funding

    Our database contains details of scholarships and funding opportunities available to you.

    Search for funding

  • Masters Loan

    UK and EU students (with settled or pre-settled status) looking to pursue a Masters programme in the UK can apply for a non-means-tested loan from the British government.

  • Postgraduate Doctoral Loan

    A Postgraduate Doctoral Loan is available for students normally residing in England to help meet the cost of doctoral study in the UK.

Charities, foundations and trusts

Some charities, trusts and foundations offer funds to students who are undertaking particular routes of study and research. These range from large medical societies and charities through to very small organisations. The awards these organisations provide will range in value and eligibility criteria, which may include academic, sport, hobbies, parental occupation and residency.

There are various publications and reference books we recommend that you consult, including the Grants Register, the Charities Digest, the Directory of Grant Making Trusts and the Education Grants Directory. These publications can be found in any good library.

Alternatively, you can search for support from trust or charity organisations online at:

Other sources of information

  • Prospects - the UK's official graduate careers website.
  • Hotcourses - the UK's largest course finder.
  • Postgrad Solutions now offer five bursaries worth £2,000 - visit their website to apply.
  • StudentFunder is a social enterprise that provides loans to UK, EU and international students on clear and fair terms. Offer-holders and enrolled students on Masters and professional courses can apply for loans or launch crowdfunding campaigns.