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Funding your postgraduate studies 2017

Explore various funding opportunities for postgraduate studies in 2017, including loans, scholarships, and grants. Learn about postgraduate loan schemes, fee discounts, professional development loans, research council funding, charity awards, working options, and employer sponsorship. Plan your financial resources wisely with the help of the University of Sheffield's funding calculator and application information. Start your funding search early to secure your financial support for postgraduate education.

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Funding your postgraduate studies 2017

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  1. Funding your postgraduate studies2017

  2. Postgraduate loan scheme • Up to £10,280 • Any postgraduate taught master’s in any subject • Applications open at the end of June • Must be under 60 on the first day of your course • Interest - RPI + 3% • Repayments will be calculated as 6% of any income above £21,000 www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/finance/pg/pg_loans

  3. University Funding Use the student funding calculator to have a look at what’s available. www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/finance

  4. University Funding – Postgraduate taught Fee Discounts 10% Alumni Reward Sibling and spouse/Alumni reward (International students only) International students - www.sheffield.ac.uk/international/scholarships Departmental and University scholarships - Check University webpages for current information

  5. University Funding – Postgraduate research Internal and external funding available You must have submitted an application to apply for funding from University of Sheffield Most applications close in Spring – start looking now! http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/scholarships

  6. Professional and Career Development Loans You can borrow between £300 - £10,000 Interest free during your course Interest is charged at high street rate after you finish Apply at least 3 months before your course starts https://www.gov.uk/career-development-loans

  7. Research Councils Arts and Humanities Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Engineering and Physical Sciences Economic and Social Medical Natural Environment Science and Technology www.rcuk.ac.uk

  8. Charities and Trusts Untapped source of funding Amounts, eligibility and terms of awards vary The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding Online www.postgraduate-funding.com/gateway

  9. Work and Savings UoS recommend that our students don’t work more than 16 hours when studying full-time It is demanding but students do manage Save any money you can – whether currently studying or working

  10. Sponsored by your employer Possible if your course will develop you and in turn benefit the organisation Could help with course fees or by being flexible with your working hours

  11. Thank you for listening. Email: financialhelp@sheffield.ac.uk Twitter: @UoSMoneyMatters

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