Turing Scheme 2025-26 (Year Abroad)
Overview
We are pleased to confirm that funding applications for year abroad and semester abroad study placements are now open. This page provides further information about the Turing Scheme.
If you do not meet the eligibility criteria for Turing, please go to the Warwick Mobility Bursary pageLink opens in a new window.
*Please note you cannot apply for both forms of funding.
*Students must have arrived in their host country and started their placement before they can apply.*
Turing Scheme funding is available for:
Year Abroad or Semester students who satisfy one or more of the following criteria:
- In receipt of the Warwick Undergraduate BursaryLink opens in a new window for 2025-26 (must be eligible this academic year. This is based on household income and is awarded by Student Funding at Warwick - not related to the Warwick Mobility Bursary)
- On the Warwick Scholars undergraduate programmeLink opens in a new window (this is different to the Warwick Excellence Scholarship)
- In receipt of Disabled Students AllowanceLink opens in a new window
- Students receiving Universal Credit or income-related benefits because they are financially supporting themselves or financially supporting themselves and someone who is dependent on them and living with them, such as a child or partner.
- Care leavers and students who are care-experienced.Link opens in a new window This refers to anyone who has been or is currently in care or from a looked after background at any stage of their life, no matter how short, including adopted children who were previously looked after or those who access the Care Experienced Bursary in Scotland. Evidence could include a letter from a social worker to confirm the dates spent in care.
- Students who have caring responsibilities.Link opens in a new window Caring responsibilities refers to a child or young person up to the age of 25 who provides (unpaid) care or intends to provide care for another person in, or outside of, the family home for someone who is physically or mentally ill, disabled, or misusing drugs or alcohol. Evidence can include receipt of carers allowance.
- Estranged StudentsLink opens in a new window where neither of the students’ parents can be found or it is not reasonably practicable to get in touch with either of them. We advise you seek support from the Lifecycle team and this can count as your evidence.
- Refugees and asylum seekersLink opens in a new window
How to apply:
Step 1 - Get your arrival form signed
You must arrange for signing and completion of your arrival formLink opens in a new window by your host university/organisation.(Physical or electronic signature required, typed name not sufficient).
WBS instructions: You can upload the Arrival Form provided by WBS instead of this Arrival Placement Plan.
Step 2 - Sign your grant agreement
You must sign the Turing Scheme grant agreement.Link opens in a new window
(Physical or electronic signature required, typed name not sufficient).
Step 3 - Complete the risk assessment
Complete and upload self-completed risk assessment.Link opens in a new window
This only needs to be signed by the student, not by Student Mobility or your academic department.
Step 4 - Prepare your evidence
Within the Turing application form, you will be required to evidence that you meet the eligibility criteria and provide receipt of your travel.
Please read the guidance to help you.
Step 5 - Submit your Turing application
Complete the online application formLink opens in a new window and attach the above documents and evidence collected in step 1-4.
Step 6 - Ensure your bank details are up to date in e-vision
Submit your bank details online www.warwick.ac.uk/evisionLink opens in a new window
Please note you will need to make separate applications if you are doing a split placement.
- Application for Semester one
- Application for Semester two (when you have arrived)
Further guidance on submitting your bank details:
-Click on ‘My Student Finance’ on the top bar
-Click on ‘Providing Your Bank Details’
-Click on ‘Collecting Bank Details for Payments to Students’
-Go through the process, ensuring you choose ‘UG payments (departmental awards for undergraduate students only, including URSS)’ from the drop down list)
-When you have entered your details, please remember to select the ‘validate’ button before submitting.
-Please note you can only submit bank details for UK bank accounts via our online system. We are unable to make payments into overseas bank accounts.
*It is your responsibility to ensure that you enter your bank details correctly, please double check they are accurate before clicking submit*
Application Deadline
- Year Abroad & Semester 1 Students: Monday 17th November 2025, 12:00 (noon) UK time
- Semester 2 students arriving in January 2026: Monday 16th February 2026, 12:00 (noon) UK time
- Semester 2 students arriving in April 2026: Monday 13th April 2026, 12:00 (noon) UK time
Please note the deadline relevant to you. There is only one deadline that will be relevant to you. Any applications received after this deadline will not be processed.
If you are arriving after your deadline date and not able to get your arrival form signed by the deadline, please email us to notify us asap.
What Happens Next:
After the deadline, we will review all applications. If we are provided all the correct evidence and have up to date bank details by the deadline, it is anticipated we will process payments within 6 weeks of the deadline.
All payments shall be made in GBP Sterling.
Please do not contact us before this time has elapsed to enquire about submission of your form as this will slow down processing times.
Need additional support?
We have created a Turing guide,Link opens in a new window detailing what evidence we require and how. Please take a look at this for guidance.
Deadlines for Submission:
* Monday 17 November 2025 (12:00 midday UK time) - for all year abroad and semester 1 students
* Monday 16 February 2026 (12:00 midday UK time) - for all semester 2 students who started in January 2026
* Monday 13 April 2026 (12:00 midday UK time) - for semester 2 who started in February onwards 2026
Have a question?
If you have questions, please direct them to ShortTermMobility@warwick.ac.uk who process Turing Scheme applications
For questions about the Warwick Mobility Bursary, please email StudyAbroad@warwick.ac.uk