Postgraduate Scholarships and Award
The School of Nursing and Midwifery is pleased to offer a number of scholarships and awards for students undertaking Postgraduate study.
The Burdett Trust MSc Nursing Scholarships
The Burdett Trust for Nursing (The Burdett Trust) MSc Scholarship programme was established in 2025. 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.
For the 2026/27 academic year, with the support of the Burdett Trust, we are pleased to offer the following scholarships for qualified healthcare professionals to undertake the MSc Advanced Healthcare Practice programme:
- One full-time home fee scholarship plus a stipend of £ 10,250
- One part-time home fee scholarship plus access to a support fund for expenses incurred in relation to your studies
- Two full-time international fee scholarships plus a stipend of £17,000 per student
For the home student scholarship, preference will be given to those who are able to undertake full-time study, however, applications from those wishing to undertake the MSc part-time may be considered. In this circumstance, students will not be eligible for a stipend (as this would have tax implications for students in employment). As such, instead we would propose to award a full part-time fees scholarship with the opportunity for students to access a support fund where required to support expenses in relation to their studies, in line with expenditure guidelines.
For international student scholarships there is no option for part-time study and applicants must apply for the full-time programme.
Eligibility
- The Burdett Trust Home Scholarships
The successful students will fulfil criteria as set out below:
- To be eligible to apply, candidates must have applied for the MSc Advanced Healthcare Practice Programme and have been offered a place in the relevant academic year.
- Applicants must be a permanent resident in Northern Ireland.
- Applicants must be a qualified healthcare professional in a relevant field as outlined in the MSc Advanced Healthcare Practice entry requirements.
- Candidates must have at least a 2:2 undergraduate Honours degree or equivalent. Applicants whose first language is not English are required to have an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent.
NB: For home student scholarships, preference will be given to those who are able to undertake full-time study, however, applications from those wishing to undertake the MSc part-time may be considered. In this circumstance, students will not be eligible for a stipend but will have the opportunity for students to access a support fund where required to support expenses in relation to their studies, in line with expenditure guidelines.
- The Burdett Trust International Scholarships
The successful students will fulfil criteria as set out below:
- To be eligible to apply, all applicants must have applied for the full time MSc Advanced Healthcare Practice programme and have been offered a place in the relevant academic year.
- Applicants must meet QUB’s criteria for international tuition fees.
- Applicants must be a qualified healthcare professional in a relevant field as outlined in the MSc Advanced Healthcare Practice entry requirements.
- Applicants must hold a relevant 2.2 undergraduate Honours degree or above, or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.
- Applicants whose first language is not English are required to have an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent.
How to Apply
The deadline for applications is 12th April 2026 at 17.00 GMT.
In order to be considered for the Burdett Trust Scholarships for September 2026 intake please complete the application form at the link below by the deadline of 12 April, including submission of a written statement titled: “Why would you like to be considered for this prestigious scholarship and how will it enhance your career in nursing?”
The final decision will be based on the record of academic achievement and conditions outlined in the criteria above in addition to a supporting written statement and interview.
The written statement should be not more than 500 words
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.
Click here for more information on the MSc Advanced Healthcare Practice programme.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, contact nursing@qub.ac.uk
THE PATRICIA NAPIER SCHOLARSHIPS
The scholarships were set up in 2011 by Mr. Russell Napier in recognition of his mother, Patricia Napier. The scholarship will cover Home tuition fees for students wishing to undertake one of the following Postgraduate Taught programmes:
- Masters in Advanced Professional Practice
- PG Diploma Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy
- Masters in Caring for Children and Young People with Complex Health Care Needs
Applicants should provide a written statement of not more than 500 words to explain the contribution of PGT study in improving clinical practice and professional competence. Separately, candidates must also apply and be accepted for the relevant programme to start in September 2025.
The decision will be based on the record of academic achievement and the supporting written statement. Candidates may be asked to attend an interview to discuss their application as part of the selection process.
To apply, visit: https://forms.office.com/e/8Y4m5Qr25p