Funding and Finance to go global

Student Loans
It is important that you apply for your student loan by the normal deadlines and through the relevant Student Loan Company. It is important that you are enrolled on the correct degree scheme which reflects your year or semester abroad, and that you inform your Student Loan Company that you are going abroad. You may be asked to submit a course abroad form, which the Go Global team can sign and stamp for you. it is your responsibility to apply for any loans and grants.

Tuition Fees
If you are spending a year abroad as part of your degree, then you will pay a reduced rate of your usual tuition fees to Swansea University for that year (15% for study placements and 20% for year in industry placements). If you are spending a semester abroad, you will pay your usual tuition fees to Swansea University. Visit https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/ for current rates

You can also contact the Money@CampusLife team for any queries relating to tuition fees and your Student Loan.

Travel Grants
If you currently receive finance through Student Finance England, Wales or Northern Ireland and plan to during your year/semester abroad, you may able to apply for a reimbursement of your travel expenses for your time abroad. Please follow the relevant links below for further information and application details. If you are eligible, please note that this reimbursement is not paid for by Swansea University, the Go Global team are simply directing you to this information. If you have any further questions, please contact your Local Authority. 

Student Finance Wales
Student Finance England 
Student Awards Agency Scotland 
Student Finance Northern Ireland

Please note, if you are eligible for travel grant from a student finance body in any part of the UK, Turing or Taith travel cost support should always be relied upon first when going on a Turing or Taith funded placement. Participants may then apply for travel grant from the appropriate student finance body to cover additional reasonable expenses such as for further return journeys and, where applicable, for reasonable travel between accommodation and study institution when abroad. If you are awarded Turing or Taith funding and unsure about how this affects any travel grants you intend on applying for, please ensure you check with your Student Finance body.

Funding for year and semester abroad programmes in 2023/24:

Students in receipt of BAFTX funding are not eligible for Turing, Taith or Go Global funding.

Taith and Turing funding

Funding amounts for students through the Taith and Turing programmes are set externally by these programmes. The amounts are calculated differently by each programme, but are based on the host country, duration of placement and whether the student qualifies for WP status. To be eligible for Taith or Turing funding, students will be required to complete the relevant paperwork. 

Students taking part in the year/semester abroad in the following countries can expect to receive TAITH funding:

GROUP 1 TAITH programme countries: Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Hong Kong, Netherlands, Singapore, USA,

Approximately £4000 for a placement of 9 months duration

This amount increases to approximately £6000 for a placement of 9 months duration for students meeting Widening Participation criteria (see eligibility criteria below).

Group 2 TAITH programme countries: South Korea

Approximately £3800 for a placement of 9 months duration

This amount increases to approximately £5,800 for a placement of 9 months duration for students meeting Widening Participation criteria (see eligibility criteria below).

Students taking part in year/semester abroad in the following countries can expect to receive TURING funding:

(Please note Turing funding will begin from 1st September 2023, so any portion of your placement taking place before that date will not be counted towards the duration for your Turing grant calculation).

GROUP 1 TURING countries: Australia

Approximately £3,400 for a placement of 9 months duration

This amount increases to approximately £5,700 for a placement of 9 months duration for students meeting Widening Participation criteria (see eligibility criteria below).

GROUP 2 TURING countries: Germany, Spain

Approximately £3000 for a placement of 9 months duration

this amount increases to £4200 for a placement of 9 months duration for students meeting Widening Participation criteria (see eligibility criteria below).

(Please note: the exact amount you will be awarded will be based on your exact placement duration using the dates on your confirmation of start and end forms. The above figures are provided as a guide only, students completing placements with shorter durations than 9 months will receive less funding, students completing placements longer than 9 months in the countries will receive more).

Widening Participation eligibility criteria: 

• annual household income of £25,000 or less
• students receiving Universal Credit or income-related benefits
• care leavers and care experienced students
• estranged students.
• refugees and asylum seekers.

Please ensure you have completed the Online Bursary Application.

BUTEX Scholarship opportunities

BUTEX are offering scholarships of £500 to students on a year or semester abroad in 2023/24. 

BUTEX will also make a special award in honour of their late Treasurer, the Tony Emmerson Award. This scholarship will be awarded in the event of an American Studies student being successful in the competition. This award will also be for £500. 

To be eligible to apply:

• You must have been offered, or already completed, a study abroad or exchange placement
• Your study abroad or exchange placement takes place in the calendar year in which you apply
• Your placement must be for either one semester or one year
• You must be enrolled in your undergraduate course when you apply for and receive a scholarship. Once students graduate, they are not eligible to receive a scholarship
• Having a UK bank account may be required as part of the scholarship payment process

More information can be found on the BUTEX website. The deadline to apply is Saturday 30th September 2023.

Last year, a Swansea University student won a £500 scholarship for her YouTube Vlog entry, which is available to watch on YouTube.

All summer programmes are offered subject to full travel approval. Students will be required to complete the university’s international travel approval process in order to participate in summer programmes and receive any associated funding. Swansea University’s travel cover is in place for students whose travel plans have been approved by the university. However, Swansea University’s travel cover does not cover any disruption arising out of Covid-19. Students are therefore responsible for any potential financial loss resulting from disruption caused by Covid-19. For full details of the University’s travel cover, please visit https://myuni.swansea.ac.uk/finance/insurance-information/travel-cover/.

Students enrolled at Swansea University can apply for funding through the Go Global team. The total amount of funding awarded to a student cannot exceed the total cost of participation. The cost of participation accounts for the programme costs plus additional costs such as flights and accommodation. All programme costs are subject to change and increases. Funding is available to all students enrolled at Swansea University, excluding final year UG students unless continuing to PG study. Additional funding is available for WP students*.

There are a number of bursaries available, listed below, and students may be awarded one or more bursaries. To apply for funding, download the Go Global Funding Application Form, complete and return to studyabroad@swansea.ac.uk. Please note, funding is limited, subject to change and subject to full travel approval being granted.

Taith bursary – open to all students

• All activity needs to be completed before 31 August 2023
• Programme must be a minimum 4 weeks duration
• Eligible destinations: Fiji, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, Costa Rica, Singapore, South Korea, Hong Kong, Spain, France, Germany
• Priority will be given to Widening Participation students.
• Enhanced bursary rate and a travel grant are available for Widening Participation students.
• If you are awarded Taith funding, you cannot be awarded Turing Scheme funding also

Turing Scheme - open to all students

• All activity needs to be completed before 31 August 2023
• Programme must be a minimum 4 weeks duration
• In-person programmes only
• Eligible countries: Fiji, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Costa Rica, Spain, France, Vietnam, South Korea, Germany, Austria, Hong Kong
• Bursary rate dependent on destination and duration of programme
• Travel grant available for Widening Participation students
• If you are awarded Turing Scheme funding, you cannot be awarded Taith funding also

Santander - open to all students - £500 bursary

• All destinations are eligible for funding
• Priority will be given to Widening Participation students
• Additional WP criteria for Santander includes if this will be your first international experience or first professional experience
• You can apply via the Santander Becas portal (you will need to register with your Swansea University email address)

David and Christopher Lewis Foundation - open to all students - up to £2000

• Eligible destinations: China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore
• In-person programmes only
• Programme must be a minimum 4 weeks duration

Florence and Don McGregor Bursary - open to all students - up to £2000

• Eligible destinations: Asia
• In-person programmes only
• Programme must be a minimum 4 weeks duration

Go Global Bursary

• Total amount awarded will be depend on your programme cost, programme duration and WP status
• x30 bursaries of £250 available
• x30 bursaries of £500 available
• x30 bursaries of £1000 available
• x30 bursaries of £1500 available
• Virtual programmes are also eligible for funding

Widening Participation criteria for Taith and Turing funding

• annual household income of £25,000 or less
• students receiving Universal Credit or income-related benefits
• care leavers and care experienced students
• estranged students.
• refugees and asylum seekers.

Return to Summer Programmes information page

• Students must be enrolled at Swansea University
• Students cannot be in the final year of study
• Postgraduate students can apply for funding but must provide evidence that their academic supervisor approves of their participation.
• International students should speak to International@CampusLife to check the impact of the work placement on their Student Route visa

Please contact your Faculty for further information on the opportunities available.