Undergraduate Teaching Bursaries

Teaching Bursaries-undergrad

From September 2026, the Department of Education is offering generous financial support for students pursuing a Post-Primary Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) at Stranmillis
and St Mary’s University Colleges in subjects with teacher shortages.
ELIGIBLE SUBJECTS
• Maths
• Technology and Design
WHAT’S ON OFFER?
• Full tuition fees paid for the fouryear course
• Total bursary value: £20,000
WHY CHOOSE TEACHING?
Teaching is a rewarding and fulfilling career that allows you to shape young minds,
make a lasting impact and contribute meaningfully to society. It also offers an
extremely competitive pay and rewards package, with the starting salary for graduate
teachers now £31,650.
ELIGIBILITY AND COMMITMENT
All Northern Ireland students enrolled the B.Ed courses in these subjects will be eligible
for the bursary. All bursary recipients will be expected to teach in publicly funded
schools in Northern Ireland for a minimum of two years after qualifying.
HOW DO I APPLY?
There is no need for a separate application for the bursary. Simply apply for the
relevant courses at Stranmillis or St Mary’s University College.
For more information, visit www.education-ni.gov.uk or contact the University
Admissions Offices.