GCBQ Funding Guide

Additional funding opportunities.

Alumni Loyalty Discount‑ Available for Warwick alumni who possess a thirst for new knowledge, new experiences, and strive to better themselves and the world around them. A loyalty discount of 25% will be awarded for such individuals who are applying to the MSc. Please note that all alumni from the University of Warwick who are accepted onto a postgraduate Masters course receive a minimum 10% scholarship from the Warwick Alumni Discount Scheme and any alumni scholarships awarded by WBS are inclusive of this award. Bursaries‑ As part of the WBS and Bank of England collaboration to support technical co- operation and to create a constituency for good financial regulation, we are delighted to announce the availability of a number of 50% tuition fee bursary awards. The bursary will be for an individual module (PGA). Applicants may apply for any one of the eight available modules and will need to be sponsored by their bank for the other 50%. UK Finance‑ If your organisation is a member of UK Finance you can receive a 25% discount on our Global Central Banking & Financial Regulation Qualifications. To access this discount, you will need to provide the UK Finance discount code. Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships‑ As part of the Commonwealth’ Scholarship Commission’s commitment to promoting global prosperity, a limited number of scholarships may be available to exceptional candidates for the September intake to the MSc. Confirmation of scholarship availability is expected to be announced in early 2026.

External resources‑ The sources set out below are those which have been brought to the attention of the University as being specifically designed for/aimed at Masters students. They are not exhaustive - other funding sources and products may be available. The University does not specifically recommend or endorse these sources/products and the content set out below has been provided by the relevant funding provider and is not independently verified by the University. Students should consider sources and types of funding carefully and ensure that it meets their precise needs – not all funding is appropriate for all students. Banco de México - FIDERH - and FUNED Mexico‑ The Fund for the Development of Human Resources (FIDERH) is a federal trust, administered by the Bank of Mexico, whose objective is to finance postgraduate studies for Mexican students. The University of Warwick has an agreement with Banco de Mexico FIDERH and with FUNED Mexico. Beneficiaries of the scholarship-loan receive a 50% tuition fee discount on the MSc. To qualify, you need to be a Mexican national and meet the entry criteria for the MSc.

There are several other ways that you can gain support with funding your studies on the Global Central Banking & Financial Regulation Qualifications.

WBS Scholarships‑ WBS scholarships are designed to promote excellence as well as support diversity and inclusion. This helps to create a rich learning environment within each of our cohorts to ensure your learning experience at WBS is maximised. We have merit-based scholarship funding available to strong candidates for up to 25% of the tuition fees. Scholarships are awarded on an ongoing basis, so applying early may give you a stronger chance of being successful. Applying for a scholarship‑ If you’re self-funding or partially employer- funded, and are interested in applying for a scholarship, you will need to submit a written statement (up to 500 words) with your application outlining why you believe you should be awarded a scholarship, taking the elements listed below into consideration. ■ Evidence of individual impact ■ Alignment with WBS’ core values – Curiosity, Openness, Restlessness and Excellence ■ A desire to make a positive difference in your role, your organisation, or beyond ■ A willingness to fulfil future ambassadorial duties for the School. Successful applicants are expected to work closely with the marketing and recruitment teams in attracting future talent onto the programme.

Lendwise Loan for Postgraduate Education‑

Lendwise is a UK-based specialist loan provider dedicated to education finance for students who are looking to fund their studies at world- class universities and business schools.

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