Career Changer
Thinking about a career change?
Teach Computing Science
Teaching Bursary in Scotland
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To be eligible for a bursary, applicants need to meet the eligibility criteria. Further information including how to apply can be accessed at:
https://teachingbursaryinscotland.co.uk/You can read about how the teaching bursary helped a former architect pursue her dream of becoming a teacher here:
Teaching Bursary helps Catriona pursue career change – Skills Development Scotland
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How much additional funding you receive is worked out based on your household income. The maximum yearly amount available is £7,625 (equal to a £5,750 student loan and a £1,875 bursary). You’ll qualify for this if you’re from a household with a combined income of less than £19,000 a year.
You may still be eligible for funding even if you’ve received financial support for a previous degree.
Living grants are also available for Scottish residents. Through SAAS, students who are single parents or who have adult dependents can apply for additional funding opportunities. For example, the Disabled Students’ Allowance is available to those who qualify. You may have to complete a needs assessment to prove your eligibility.
Further information about tuition fees for both undergraduate and PGDE courses in Scotland can be found on at www.saas.gov.uk.
The Teaching Bursary is a £20,000 incentive to ease the financial transition for career changers wishing to undertake a one-year PGDE ITE course in Scotland that leads to the award of registered teacher status in Scotland’s hardest-to-fill teaching subjects which include Computing Science.
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Further information about tuition fees for both undergraduate and PGDE courses in Scotland can be found on the SAAS website.
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You’ll be required to pay a tuition fee set by the institution to which you’re applying. This fee can be covered by a student loan from your home funding body, the same as if you were studying at home. You can contact your chosen university for advice on the additional funding you could receive, in the form of scholarships and bursaries.
Career Progression - Shape Your Future in the Classroom
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