NHS Learning Support Fund – at least £5,000 a year

University of Portsmouth

Scholarship details

What's available?
The extended support package includes:
• Training grant – £5,000 per academic year
• Specialist subject payment – £1,000 per academic year
• Parental support – £2,000 per academic year
• Travel expenses and dual accommodation allowance – reimburse expenses
• Exceptional support fund – up to £3,000 per academic year

The funding is non-repayable and is in addition to any other support you are eligible for, including Government student loans.

Eligibility
You can get this bursary if you're eligible for funding from SFE, SFNI, SFW or SAAS and are studying an eligible course in England.
Eligible courses at the University of Portsmouth include:
• BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene
• BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy
• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography and Medical Imaging
• BN (Hons) Nursing (Adult)
• BN (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health)
• BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice
• BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science
• MN Adult Nursing
• MN Mental Health Nursing
• MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration)

Students on Pharmacy MPharm (Hons) can access the travel expenses and dual accommodation allowance part of the NHS Learning Support Fund providing they meet the eligibility of the Student Loans Company and ordinarily reside in the UK.

The NHS Health Careers website has more information on eligibility criteria.

If you want confirmation of your eligibility or any additional information, please contact the Student Money team.

Students will need to apply for the fund in the usual way. More information can be found on the Government website.

Eligibility details

The funding is non-repayable and is in addition to any other support you are eligible for, including Government student loans.

Eligibility
You can get this bursary if you're eligible for funding from SFE, SFNI, SFW or SAAS and are studying an eligible course in England.
Eligible courses at the University of Portsmouth include:
• BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene
• BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy
• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography and Medical Imaging
• BN (Hons) Nursing (Adult)
• BN (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health)
• BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice
• BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science
• MN Adult Nursing
• MN Mental Health Nursing
• MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration)

Students on Pharmacy MPharm (Hons) can access the travel expenses and dual accommodation allowance part of the NHS Learning Support Fund providing they meet the eligibility of the Student Loans Company and ordinarily reside in the UK.

The NHS Health Careers website has more information on eligibility criteria.

If you want confirmation of your eligibility or any additional information, please contact the Student Money team.

Application process

Students will need to apply for the fund in the usual way. More information can be found on the Government website.

Eligible courses

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