Within the scheme, which will begin in September 2026, undergraduates will receive £17,000 for a PGCE in order to meet their tuition fees.

A further £1,000 per month is also being offered to help with living costs whilst studying.

Bachelor of Education (BEd) undergraduate students will receive a tuition fee bursary covering the full cost of fees for each of the four years of study.

The minister introduced the Initial Teacher Education Bursary Scheme — TransformED — at Stranmillis University College. He said: “This bursary scheme represents a strategic investment in our education system and our economy.

“By supporting teacher recruitment in these vital subjects, we are safeguarding the future in STEM education and ensuring our young people have access to the full breadth of learning opp

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