Funding your postgraduate studies 2017 Postgraduate loans scheme

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Funding your postgraduate studies 2017

Funding your postgraduate studies 2017

Postgraduate loans scheme University funding Sponsorship Work and Savings Your individual funding package Charities

Postgraduate loans scheme University funding Sponsorship Work and Savings Your individual funding package Charities and Trusts Research Councils Professional and Career Development Loans

Postgraduate loan scheme - Up to £ 10, 000 - Any postgraduate taught master’s

Postgraduate loan scheme - Up to £ 10, 000 - 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

University Funding Use the student funding calculator to have a look at what’s available.

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

University Funding – Postgraduate taught • Fee Discounts - 10% Alumni Reward - Sibling

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

University Funding – Postgraduate research • Internal and external funding available • You must

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

Professional and Career Development Loans • You can borrow between £ 300 - £

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

Research Councils • • Arts and Humanities Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Engineering and Physical

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

Charities and Trusts • Untapped source of funding • Amounts, eligibility and terms of

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

Work and Savings • Uo. S recommend that our students don’t work more than

Work and Savings • Uo. S 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

Sponsored by your employer • Possible if your course will develop you and in

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

Thank you for listening. • Email: financialhelp@sheffield. ac. uk • Twitter: @Uo. SMoney. Matters

Thank you for listening. • Email: financialhelp@sheffield. ac. uk • Twitter: @Uo. SMoney. Matters