College Secures Turing Scheme Funding for Student Study and Work Placements Abroad
South Eastern Regional College (SERC) has secured £378,401 of funding through the Turing Scheme for students and accompanying staff to undertake a study or work…
Turing Scheme
The Turing Scheme is the UK government’s programme to provide funding for international opportunities in education and training across the world.
It supports Global Britain by providing an opportunity for UK organisations from the higher education, further education, vocational education and training and schools sectors to offer their students, learners and pupils life-changing experiences to study or work abroad.
Key differences between Erasmus and Turing and why is the Turing Scheme an improvement?
- It’s a global scheme: Unlike the Erasmus Scheme, which was mainly EU focused, the Turing Scheme is a truly global programme with every country in the world eligible to partner with UK education settings. This year over 150 countries are involved.
- It will benefit more people from disadvantaged backgrounds: It is targeted at all students, particularly the most disadvantaged. While the UK was part of Erasmus, the most privileged were 1.7 times more likely to benefit from studying abroad. Through the Turing Scheme we are introducing new funding for travel for disadvantaged HE students and new funding for travel-related costs like visas, passports and related travel insurance. 48% of people expected to take part in the scheme this year are from disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Greater support with travel costs: Erasmus+ only provided travel support to participants who travelled to Partner Countries, which was around only 3% of UK participants. With the Turing Scheme, we have introduced funding for travel costs for disadvantaged HE students. Additionally, we are providing funding for visas, passports and related travel insurance.
- Continued support with tuition fees: As with Erasmus+, we expect tuition fees to be waived by host universities. UK students going abroad for the whole academic year may also continue to qualify for a large contribution made towards their UK tuition fees for the year they are away.
FAQs about the Turing Scheme
What does the Turing Scheme do?
This scheme funds global education and training opportunities. It helps UK organisations provide experiences for their students worldwide, aligning with Global Britain goals.
What is the difference between Erasmus+ and Turing Scheme?
Erasmus+ allowed staff from further education on placements, but Turing is exclusive to UK students. Unlike Erasmus, Turing doesn’t support international students with funding or visa changes.
Who qualifies for the Turing Scheme?
Schools, colleges, and higher education providers apply for funding on behalf of pupils and students. Full-time or part-time, you may be eligible if associated with these organisations.
Why is it called the Turing Scheme?
It honours Alan Turing, a renowned British mathematician and computer scientist, aligning with his pioneering contributions to science.
Flywire Partners with Universitas XXI to Deliver Integrated Payment Solution to Higher Education Institutions in Spain and Latin America
Flywire’s integrated offering with Universitas XXI provides students a streamlined payment experience, from initial application through to tuition Partnership aligns with Flywire’s commitment to continue…
Students to become ‘globally engaged’ once again thanks to Turing Scheme funding
@BordersCollege will once again benefit from the Turing Scheme after another successful application, which will provide support for study and work abroad placements for their…
NCL Turing scheme Niagara College exchange
Students have arrived home after enjoying NCL’s (@NCLanarkshire) first foreign exchange trip organised as part of the Turing Scheme, the UK’s new international student mobility…
Turing Scheme helps fund student trip of a lifetime to Toronto
With the aid of funding from the Turing Scheme, @BordersCollege selected a group of six Hospitality students to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Toronto,…
Tennessee Adventure Funded by Turing for SERC Students
Six students from South Eastern Regional College (SERC) have made their year at college a particularly memorable one with a trip to Tennessee. The students…
More disadvantaged students than ever will work or study around the globe through the government’s Turing scheme
Around 20,000 disadvantaged students from schools, colleges and universities are set to travel all over the world for work and study as the Turing Scheme…
Best Practice Network and Kids Planet join forces to launch new early years graduate training scheme
Best Practice Network and national nursery group Kids Planet Day Nurseries are joining forces to launch an innovative new graduate training scheme. The Early Years…
Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for students to take part in international development
For many years Borders College has enjoyed funding for international travel via the Erasmus scheme and has made visits to a variety of European countries…
Our Future: Government scheme that aims to connect primary school pupils with world of work praised by Ashover teacher as youngsters get entries in for robotics competition
THE assistant headteacher at a Derbyshire school recently commended for its ‘happy and nurturing school community’ by Ofsted inspectors has praised a ground-breaking Government-backed scheme…
