What counts as full-time work?
Full-time work is work lasting more than 35 hours a week or more. What do you mean by undertaking travel within schemes that are already funded? Some travel may already be funded by pre-existing schemes such as ERASMUS or you might be receiving additional funding from your Local Education Authority. If this is the case, then you wouldn’t be eligible to receive funding from the UK Student Travel Bursary. What makes a good application? What the panel wants to see in an application is the potential for student(s) to gain a genuine international experience from their trip abroad. They want to see that you have researched your plan properly, which should be reflected in your proposal, and what you expect to gain as a result of the experience. How much should I ask for? The panel need to know the practicality and cost-effectiveness of your proposal. So when deciding on an amount, make sure you can show your calculations. For example: how much will the flight cost? How much will your accommod
