Global opportunities
Turing Scheme summer opportunities
Find out more about Turing Scheme funding opportunities for volunteering, internships and summer schools abroad.
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2024 Turing applications are now closed
The Turing Scheme
The Turing Scheme is the UK government's programme to provide funding for international opportunities in education and training across the world.
York St John University have a limited number of spaces available for eligible students on projects for Summer 2024.
Dates and duration
To receive Turing Scheme funding, your travel abroad (including end date) must take place before Thursday 31 August 2023.
Funding is only available for trips of 4 weeks minimum (28 days) and as listed below in the Funding Eligibility section.
Funding eligibility
The Turing scheme prioritises the following groups for funding:
- Students with an annual household income of £25,000 or less
- Students who have caring responsibilities
- Care leavers and students who are care experienced
- Estranged students
What may I be eligible for if I qualify for Turing Funding?
You will receive a monthly cost of living grant, as well as a travel grant. You may also have essential costs, such as visa, insurance and medicals refunded. Any costs associated with SEND may also be refunded.
Below lists the monthly cost of living grant and flight grant available per project for those who meet Turing’s eligibility criteria. Please note that any projects not listed within these tables are ineligible for Turing funding.
Monthly Cost of Living Grant
| Cost of Living Monthly Grant | Programme |
|---|---|
| £655 |
|
| £590 |
|
| £490 |
(From 9 weeks) |
| £445 |
(From 6 weeks) |
Flight Grant
| Flight Grant | Location |
|---|---|
| £1,360 | Fiji |
| £905 | South Korea, Japan, Sri Lanka, Costa Rica, Vietnam, Thailand, USA (depending on distance) |
| £745 | Nepal, Kenya, Uganda, USA (depending on distance) |
| £250 | Portugal |
Turing funding will be allocated to students based on information disclosed during the application process. There may be Turing funding for students who do not meet the above criteria, but this is subject to Turing funding availability and will be a lower rate.
Contact us
Please contact GO@yorksj.ac.uk for any queries or book a meeting with us via Handshake by selecting a Global Opportunities Appointment.
Lauren University of London student, volunteered with refugees in Greece
As a student from a low-income background with the stresses of rent to pay during summer break I would not have been able to 'Go International', particularly as an unpaid volunteer, without this bursary. I thought my application would never be successful, however I gave it a go and ended up gaining an amazing opportunity which has most definitely progressed my personal and professional development.
Malikah University of London student, worked remotely for a South African NGO
My global virtual internship has been such a great experience and I am very glad I pursued it and reached out to Goldsmiths for funding help. I've gained an array of skills and experience just like I wanted and I would definitely recommend interning abroad. Thank you for the support!
