Further Information

The Burdett Trust for Nursing is an independent charitable trust named after Sir Henry Burdett KCB, the founder of the Royal National Pension Fund for Nurses (RNPFN). The Trust was set up in 2002 in recognition of the foundation, philosophy and structure of the RNPFN. The Trust makes grants in support of nurse-led projects, using its funds to empower nurses and make significant improvements to the patient care environment.

Funding Towards

Living Costs / Stipend, Tuition Fees

Funding Body

The Burdett Trust

Funding Amount

For Home Students: 

• Year 1 (2025/26) Tuition fees £ 7,300  Stipend £10,250 
• Year 2 (2026/27) Tuition fees £7,665   Stipend £10,250 
• Year 3 (2027/28) Tuition fees £8,048   Stipend  £10,250 
• Year 4 (2028/29) Tuition fees £8,450   Stipend £10,250 
• Year 5 (2029/30) Tuition fees £8,872   Stipend £10,250 

For International Students: 

• Year 1 (2025/26) Tuition fees  £21,500 Stipend £17,000 
• Year 2 (2026/27) Tuition fees £24,295  Stipend £17,000 
• Year 3 (2027/28) Tuition fees £27,453  Stipend  £17,000 
• Year 4 (2028/29) Tuition fees £31,022  Stipend £17,000 
• Year 5 (2029/30) Tuition fees £35,053  Stipend £17,000 

The Burdett Trust Home Scholarship will support one registered nurse, who meets residency criteria for NI Home tuition fees to undertake the MSc in Advanced Professional Practice* (*Name of MSc may change). The award will cover the full tuition fees plus a stipend to the student. Given that the award covers 5 years, tuition fees will be agreed each year. 

The Burdett Trust International Scholarship will support one registered nurse (who meets residency criteria for international fees) to undertake the MSc in Advanced Professional Practice. The award will cover the full international student tuition fees, plus a stipend to each student.  Given that the award covers 5 years, tuition fees will be agreed each year.

Number of Awards

Two

Funding Body

The Burdett Trust

Relevant Links for More Information

https://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/SchoolofNursingandMidwifery/Study/Scholarships/PostgraduateScholarshipsandAward/ 

Terms and Conditions

Eligibility

The successful student will fulfil criteria as set out below: 

• All candidates who have accepted a place and intend to register for the MSc programme in the relevant academic year are eligible to apply for the Award.
• Applicants must be a permanent resident in Northern Ireland 
• Applicants must be a registered nurse
• Candidates must have at least a 2:2 or equivalent. Applicants whose first language is not English are normally required to have an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent. 

Funding Type

Help with current course, Help with new course

Fee Status

Any

Nationality

All

Country Group

International, NI

Study Level

Postgraduate Taught

Start Date

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 BST

Close Date

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 BST

Contact Us

nursing@qub.ac.uk 

How to Apply

The final decision will be based on the record of academic achievement and conditions outlined in criteria above and a supporting written statement and interview.  

The written statement should be not more than 500 words and detail: “Why would you like to be considered for this prestigious scholarship and how will it enhance your career in nursing?"  

Email application will be sent to all accepted students onto the programme with a two-week deadline to return the application forms. 

Following interview, an offer will be made to the highest ranked applicant in the first instance and in order of ranking thereafter should the scholarship be turned down.