Social Work NHS bursary

kittycatface

Hi
I am applying for 2011 social work postgraduate course and none of the NHS/directgov websites seem to say if there will still be a basic grant available. It would help with the budgeting for becoming a student again to find out. Anyone know?
Thanks
Cat

gizmo111

It used to be around £4500 + London weighting pa, but they change the schemes and eligibility so often its hard to guess now. Are you doing the post grad masters or Undergraduate degree? Also the Uni you plan to attend will most likely have a calculator to help you work out a rough guide.

gizmo111

Heres an idea of how it works on post grad study - but bear in mind it may have changed again

http://www.socialworkcareers.co.uk/start/postgraduate.asp

kittycatface

Thanks Gizmo I think I'm going to phone all the unis, that social work careers website was really helpful
happy 2011! Cat

MrsManda

There's information on the social work bursary with the rest of the student finance information on direct.gov.uk
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/UniversityAndHigherEducation/StudentFinance/Applyingforthefirsttime/DG_171537