Other Sources of Funding
In addition to the funding opportunities offered by the University, there are a number of external sources of funding for postgraduates.
Sponsorship
Many taught and research postgraduates fund their education through the support of a sponsor. Often this is their employer, but many international postgraduates receive funding from their home government.
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Professional and Career Development Loans
A Professional and Career Development Loan could help you pay for learning that enhances your job skills or career prospects. It’s a bank loan, so you’ll have to pay it back once you’ve left your course. However, you don’t pay interest for the period when you’re in learning.
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Private Professional Loans
Some banks are willing to loan money for specific professional postgraduate programmes at preferential rates of interest. Please note that the University does not endorse any of these loans and you are advised to contact the offering bank for further details.
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Sir Thomas White Loan Charity
The Sir Thomas White Charity is named after one of Leicester's most generous benefactors. The Charity offers interest-free loans of up to £5,000 to applicants aged 18-35 who have lived in Leicestershire for at least five years and who are studying for or applying for a postgraduate programme.
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Part-Time Work and Flexible Learning Routes
Many postgraduates undertake part-time work to help fund their studies. Additionally, the University of Leicester is a leading provider of flexible postgraduate programmes that allow you to combine your studies with paid employment or other commitments.
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UK Research Councils
There are seven UK Research Councils and together they support a range of postgraduate funding opportunities. Most of these are open to UK nationals, though nationals of other EU states may be eligible for limited awards.
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Trusts and Charities
There are many trusts, charities, and other organisations that offer small amounts, rarely exceeding £500, to students on postgraduate courses. Frequently, these grants are only open to those who match restricted eligibility criteria in terms of where they live, vocational choice, family background, or similar.
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