Outgoing study abroad opportunities
Discover what options and destinations are available to King's students.
The Turing Scheme is the UK government’s new scheme to provide funding for international opportunities in education and training across the world.
The scheme provides opportunities for UK institutions to offer their students, learners and pupils life-changing experiences to study or work abroad. A key aim of the scheme is to increase opportunities for students from a widening participation background (those from low-income households, as means-tested by Student Finance England/Northern Ireland/Wales/SAAS; those on income-related benefits; those who are care-experienced; those who have caring responsibilities; estranged students; refugees and asylum seekers) and those with a disability, who are less likely to spend a period of their degree abroad.
The Scheme was initially launched in early 2021, for one year, with £100 million to support 35,000 students from across the UK. In its Spending Review 2021, the UK Government committed to extend the scheme for a further three years. You can find more information about the Turing Scheme on the UK Government website.
King's secured funding for student mobility in the 2021/22 and 2022/23 Turing Scheme projects. Despite insufficient funds to cover all eligible students, grants were distributed to over 170 and 270 students in the respective years. Priority was given to those from a widening participation background, and funding was allocated for students heading to high-cost of living countries (as deemed by the UK government).
King’s applied for and secured funding to facilitate student mobility for the 2023/24 academic year. As of February 2024, funding has been allocated to numerous students. However, the ongoing process of distributing funds to eligible students is underway, with priority given to students from a widening participation background, SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) students, and compulsory placement students. Additional information regarding funding will be promptly communicated to eligible students.
As confirmed by the government, funding from the Turing Scheme will be available until at least 2024/25. King’s will continue to submit annual bids, with updates on funding amounts and program activities being published on this page in due course. Results of the bid are expected to be announced in August 2024.
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