OpenFieldNorthern Ireland Department of Education STEM Teacher Training Bursary
Government incentive bursary supporting high-achieving STEM graduates enrolling in the Post-Primary teacher education program at St Mary's.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- First or upper second-class honours degree (2:1) in mathematics, physics, computing, or chemistry
- English language proficiency
- English fluency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- UCAS teacher education personal statement and GCSE grade C/4 in English and Maths
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic and character references
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Up to £9,000 tax-free training bursary paid in installments throughout the study year
- Application fee
- UCAS application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- £4,750 (Northern Ireland resident) / £9,250 (GB resident)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official St Mary's University College Belfast documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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