Social Work Bursary Funding 2012/13
This section provides you with information about the Social Work bursary for new applicants in 2012/13.
In order to be eligible for the bursary, applicants must:
- ordinarily be resident in Wales
- be studying on a Social Work Degree or Masters Degree in Wales which has been approved by the Care Council
- not be receiving a financial incentive to train from an employer
If you are unsure of your eligibility contact the Student Funding Team.
The number of bursaries available for new students starting on a Social Work degree or Masters degree in 2012/13 is 220.
Undergraduate
The funding available to students studying on an undergraduate degree is as follows:
£2,500 non-income assessed bursary per year; and
Practice Learning Opportunity Allowance of £7.50 per practice learning opportunity day.
Postgraduate
The funding available to students studying on a Masters degree is as follows:
£6,640 non-income assessed bursary per year; and
Practice Learning Opportunity Allowance of £7.50 per practice learning opportunity day.
Additional funding that Masters degree students may be able to apply for are as follows:
- Income assessed Child Care Grant
- Income Assessed Parents Learning Allowance
- Income Assessed Dependants Grant
- Disabled Students Allowance
How to apply
Further information about how to apply for the bursary is available on the 'information for applicants' page.