Funding

The University of Surrey has been successful in being awarded Turing funding for the sixth consecutive year for 2026/27. 

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The Forever Surrey Abroad Award will support students from disadvantaged backgrounds participating in a study exchange, work placement or summer programme abroad to have transformative experiences overseas as part of their Surrey degree.

How much will students receive if selected?

• £1,500 for students studying or working in higher cost of living countries
• £1,000 for students studying or working in lower cost of living countries.
• c.£500 for a summer programme

Eligibility criteria

Please see SurreyAbroad for full details of the eligibility criteria.

Terms and conditions

Students are expected to share their experience abroad with the University and support with international mobility activities during their time abroad and on their return to Surrey, including promotional activities and supporting students.

2026/27 Application Deadline: Tuesday 3 February 2026 23:59pm

See Surrey Abroad for more details.

Students from the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences participating in a study exchange, work placement or summer opportunity abroad during the 2026/27 academic year are invited to apply for this funding.

How much will students receive if selected?

• £1,500 for students studying or working for a semester or year in higher cost of living countries
• £1,000 for students studying or working for a semester or year in lower cost of living countries

Eligibility criteria

The prize is available to current students in the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences. Please see SurreyAbroad for full details of the eligibility criteria.

Terms and conditions

Students are expected to share their experience abroad with the University and support with international mobility activities during their time abroad and on their return to Surrey, including promotional activities and supporting students.

2026/27 Application Deadline: Tuesday 3 February 2026 23:59pm

See Surrey Abroad for more details.

For a student to be eligible for the Margaret Westwood Travel Bursary of £500 they must be a home student preparing to undertake a semester or a full year of study either in a US or a Canadian partner university.

To qualify for this bursary, the criteria for assessment are as follows:

• Financial need
• Academic performance
• Student’s personal statement
• Cross-cultural awareness
• Application process.

2026/27 Application Deadline: Tuesday 3 February 2026 23:59pm

See Surrey Abroad for more details.

BUTEX offers competitive scholarships of £600 for students undertaking an international placement (study abroad / summer school/ work / internship / traineeship) as part of their degree in 2026 can apply for this scholarship. Please note the scholarship is based on the calendar year, not the academic year. As long as a student's international placement takes place in 2026 they are eligible to apply. 

This isn’t just about travel. It’s about making a difference. The scholarship celebrates students who care about sustainability, global experiences, and creating a better future through conscious travel. Students can submit a vlog, poster or creative writing piece.

Further information about the scholarships, eligibility and application process can be found on the BUTEX website.

Applications are now open for 2026 until 15 July 2026.

 If you have any questions about the scholarship, please email info@butex.ac.uk

Tuition Fee Loan

You're entitled to receive your Tuition Fee Loan during the year or semester you study or work abroad.

Maintenance Loan

You're entitled to receive your Maintenance Loan during the year or semester you study pr work abroad.

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Travel Grant

You may receive a travel grant to cover some of your travel expenses if you normally live in England and you are:

• Studying abroad
• Studying abroad or attending a work placement (where accepted onto the Erasmus, Turing or Taith scheme) or
• Attending a clinical placement in the UK as an integral part of an undergraduate medicine/dentistry course. 

You will need to be means-tested to be considered for travel grants (household income assessed).

You can apply for:

• up to 3 return journeys between your home and the overseas institution during a full academic year abroad
• help with essential expenses, medical insurance and travel visas

You cannot claim the Travel Grant to cover the same travel costs from the Turing Scheme.

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There’s a different process if you’re a student from Scotland, student from Wales or student from Northern Ireland. Please refer to their website for more information.

International PTY scholarships for work placements abroad academic year 2026/27:

• The PTY (Professional Training Year) Support Award aims to support undergraduate Home/UK students from underrepresented and vulnerable groups, listed in the eligibility section. The award aims to ensure that students from a Widening Participation background are sufficiently financed to undertake a professional training year.  The award will provide approx. £4,000 to eligible home/UK students during their professional training year. The award can be received in addition to other University scholarships or any other bursary, prize and awards if eligible. The award will be given to 12 successful applicants.
• Carluccio: Apply to the Antonio Carluccio Foundation Bursary to receive £4,000 to support you through your Professional Training Year! This is for students completing a placement either in a restaurant or within the food and beverage hospitality industry.
• Ebsworth: Two scholarships of £5,000 are available to UK undergraduate students within the School of Biosciences to support them in undertaking their professional training year outside the UK.
• The Friends of Littauer: To support one undergraduate student undertaking a Professional Training Year overseas with a grant of £4,000.

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Apply by 30 June 2026 for AY2026/27.