The Turing Scheme is the UK government’s programme to provide funding for international opportunities in education and training across the world. Plymouth Marjon University has been successful in its application for Turing funding for 25-26 to help students broaden horizons though our international partnerships to enhance employability skills inspired by our core values, Independence, Humanity Curiosity and Ambition.
At Marjon we recognise the importance of the overall experience which equips students with an array of transferable skills that grows confidence to achieve, but we appreciate it’s not always possible for students to apply for such opportunities due to financial circumstances. However, Turing funding also assists students that meet one or more of the listed disadvantaged criteria, as well as financial support with additional costs such as passport, visa, and health insurance, as required.
Each student circumstances can be different therefore monetory amounts vary accordingly. However if any students fit into any of the criteria below, then there is additional funding available.
- Students with an annual household income of £25,000 or less
- Students receiving Universal Credit or income related benefits
- Care leavers and students who are care experienced
- Students who have caring responsibilities
- Estranged students
- Refugees and asylum seekers
Marjon currently partners with Camp America, Challenger Sport, Hanoi University Science & Technology (HUST) and Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE), Catalyst, Berlin and St John University, NYC. For more information email International@marjon.ac.uk
The Marjon Educational Gain Activity (MEGA) Bursary supports current Marjon students to engage with extra-curricular activities that support personal and professional development. Activities must support the development of at least one of the Marjon Graduate Attributes:
1. Sustainability and Citizenship
2. Disciplinary Expertise
3. Professionalism
4. Criticality and Creativity
5. Inclusivity and Collaboration
6. Enquiry and Analysis
7. Digital Capability
8. Engagement
Whilst not an exhaustive list, the MEGA Bursary might support conference attendance, short-course completion and international opportunities. Whilst the bursary cannot be used to ‘seed fund’ enterprise and business ideas the bursary could support personal and professional development activities that support enterprise e.g., bookkeeping, marketing or securing funding.
Funding
Students can apply for up to £250 for UK based opportunities and up to £400 for international opportunities.
The MEGA Bursary will only fund 60% of the total cost incurred to complete the activity; to a maximum of £250 (UK opportunities) and £400 (international opportunities). Terms and conditions apply.
For more information regarding the MEGA bursary please email Futures@marjon.ac.uk
