About Social Work Bursary

The social work bursary was introduced by the Department of Health as an incentive to train in social work.

  • All eligible applicants will receive a non-income assessed basic grant.  The amount of the grant is dependant on where they study and whether they are studying full-time or part-time.
  • the amount of the basic grant for undergraduate students is also dependant on whether they are subject to variable tuition fees.
  • postgraduate students may also apply for additional income assessed elements.

More information is included in the application packs.