We are training the next generation of Co-op Teachers. Find out what help is available to train with us. You could be entitled to a tax-free bursary and scholarship.

If you want to chat about your options, get in touch with our Train to Teach team – teachertraining@coopacademies.co.uk.

Postgraduate bursaries

For 2025 to 2026, the DfE are offering bursaries of:

• £29,000 in Chemistry, Computing, Mathematics and Physics
• £26,000 in Biology, Design & Technology, Geography and Languages 
• £10,000 in Art & Design, Music and RE
• £5,000 in English

Applicants may be eligible for a bursary if they have a 1st, 2:1, 2:2, PhD or Master's.

Scholarships

The DfE are offering scholarships of:

• £31,000 in Chemistry, Computing, Mathematics and Physics
• £28,000 in French, German and Spanish

Scholarships are usually available to applicants with a 1st, 2:1, Master’s or PhD, though in exceptional circumstances they may be awarded to a graduate with a 2:2 and significant relevant experience.

Scholarships also come with a package of additional benefits from the relevant scholarship body:

• Tax-free scholarship
• Membership to the professional body
• Subject specialist events and webinars held by professional bodies
• Online and face-to-face workshops across the country
• Subject specialist mentors and coaching
• Community of scholars (ex-scholars, teachers, subject leaders)
• Access to classroom resources
• Continuing professional development (CPD) and networking events during ITT year and alumni

Scholarships are applied for separately to ITT and only awarded to high calibre students who pass a robust application and interview process in one of the specialist subject areas. Scholarships are awarded instead of a bursary. Scholarship applicants should apply to the relevant scholarship body.

For full details, please visit Get Into Teaching.