OpenFieldNHS Learning Support Fund Nursing Training Grant
UK Government non-repayable grant for students enrolled on pre-registration nursing and allied health professions degrees at UCB.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Eligible for Home student tuition status and accepted into BSc Adult Nursing
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 for NMC registration
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Enhanced DBS check and occupational health clearance
- Recommendation letters
- Two references
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- £5,000 per academic year plus up to £2,000 in regional shortage allowances and childcare support
- Application fee
- £27.50
- Tuition / joining costs
- Standard UK undergraduate tuition covered by Student Finance England
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University College Birmingham (UCB) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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