RSC Teacher Training Scholarship Grant

RSC Teacher Training Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Royal Society of Chemistry
Amount: £31,000
Last Updated: February 06, 2026

Summary

The RSC Teacher Training Scholarship offers a tax-free funding of £30,000 to aspiring chemistry teachers in England for the 2024/25 academic year. This government-supported initiative aims to recruit passionate individuals into teaching, providing essential financial and practical support. Scholars benefit from mentoring, free resources, and professional development opportunities, while also receiving two years of Royal Society of Chemistry membership. This program is ideal for those committed to inspiring the next generation of scientists.

Overview

Note: The number of scholarships is limited. We will close the application process when we have reached capacity, so we advise you to complete your scholarship application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Background The Royal Society of Chemistry teacher training scholarship scheme is a government-funded financial incentive to train to teach in England. If you have a passion for chemistry and want to inspire the next generation of scientists, then a teacher training scholarship from the Royal Society of Chemistry can help you on your way. This year we are awarding £31,000 tax-free funding to up to 150 talented individuals entering chemistry teacher training in England in the 2024/25 academic year. Our Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Scholarship scheme is run in partnership with the Department for Education. The benefits of a scholarship from RSC The benefits of a scholarship from RSC As an RSC scholar, you’ll receive both financial and practical support to help you make the most of your studies and thrive in your career. Benefits include: £31,000 tax-free funding from the Department for Educationfree classroom materials including books, posters and a lab coat mentoring by an expert chemistry teacher programme of Professional Development events (covering hands-on practical training) free online courses on key concepts in teaching chemistry networking opportunities with the scholar community opportunities to engage with the Royal Society of Chemistry beyond the scholarship year Our scholars also get free membership of the Royal Society of Chemistry for two years. This includes: Education in Chemistry bimonthly magazine, with news, reviews and opinions written by teachers for teachersaccess to national and regional networks for chemistry teachers and trainee teachersup to a third off books from top scientific publishersassistance if you need it from our Chemists' Community Fund We welcome applications from those exploring a career change, as we believe your experiences since graduating could be valuable to becoming a teacher. Throughout the application process, we look for the following in candidates: an excellent understanding of chemistry an appreciation of the importance of chemistry education for learners and society a realistic understanding of teaching as a career a willingness to engage in reflective professional development a committed intention to teach in state-funded schools in England, once qualified effective interpersonal skills (including communication and skills for productive working relationships) the empathy, respect and humility needed to relate well to pupils, colleagues and parents/guardians an ability to explain complex chemistry ideas effectively for secondary school pupils an ability to inspire secondary school pupils to take an interest in chemistry

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must meet the bursary eligibility criteria as set out in the Department for Education’s Teaching and Leadership’s bursary guidance:intend to take up a training place on a fee-based (non-salaried) secondary teaching course that leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (pre-16), to receive scholarship funding Find a Chemistry ITT course in England for the 2024/25 academic yearhold chemistry or related degree with a proven or predicted grade of 2:1 or above, in exceptional circumstances, we may consider graduates with a 2:2 and significant relevant experiencebe classified as a 'home fee' student.The Royal Society of Chemistry teacher training scholarship scheme is a government-funded financial incentive to train to teach in England. be a student eligible to receive grants and loans towards tuition fees or living costs as set out in the Education (Student Support) Regulations 2011have not previously applied for a scholarship in the same academic yearPlease also visit Get Into Teaching for more information and read the full details of eligibility for scholarships.

Ineligibility

You are not eligible for funding if you plan to take up a place on a QTLS course.Students with an 'overseas fee' status are not eligible to apply.Please note that if you’re unsuccessful at any stage, you cannot reapply in the current application year.