Funding & Scholarships

Student Loans

Undergraduate students studying at Mountview may be eligible to apply to the Student Loan Company for support.

For students to be eligible for SLC funding, they must be studying a qualifying course at an officially recognised Higher Education provider. All undergraduate courses at Mountview meet these criteria under our registration with the Office for Students, and subject to specific course designation being granted from the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW).

Student loans are not available to students who have previously had a loan for another course, or for international students. 

If eligible, you can apply for a tuition fee loan to cover your tuition fees and a maintenance loan to help with your living costs. Please note the student tuition fee loan is up to a maximum of £6,000 and does not cover the whole tuition fee. It is paid directly to Mountview. 

All full-time students can also apply for a maintenance loan to help with their living costs. The exact amount you can borrow will depend on:

  • your household income
  • where you live
  • when your start your course
  • what year of study you’re in
  • what help you get through the maintenance grant

Find out more about student finance. 

Postgraduate Loans

For students to be eligible for SLC funding, they must be studying a qualifying course at an officially recognised Higher Education provider. All MA courses at Mountview meet these criteria under our registration with the Office for Students, and subject to specific course designation being granted from the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW).

Please note that Postgraduate Loans are only available to UK students from Student Finance England and Welsh students through Student Finance Wales. SAAS and Student Finance NI do not fund Postgraduate Loans.

Find out more about postgraduate loans.

SCHOLARSHIPS 

We believe that talent and potential should be the only requirements for entry, and that a person’s circumstances should never prevent them from embarking on a successful career in theatre. Every year, Mountview awards a range of scholarships and bursaries to support students with the costs of study.

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of talent, potential and financial need and designed to ensure that cost is not a barrier to study. Mountview’s scholarships are generously provided by a variety of supporters including the Leverhulme Trust, The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation, Elaine Paige OBE, Crossroads Live Ltd, The Champniss Foundation, The Christina Smith Foundation, Jamie Lonsdale and many more.

Process

Each year we invite new and returning students to apply for scholarship support through a designed application process which opens in January each year. Students that have received offers will be notified when the application is open.

Once scholarship applications have been received the Scholarships and Awards Panel meet twice a year to review and award support. Scholarships awarded will be a contribution towards fees are therefore are unlikely to cover full tuition fees.

The amount of scholarship funding available varies each year and are sought after among the students so we encourage students to seek other funding opportunities as well (please see below for tips!). Scholarships are awarded on an annual basis therefore continuing or returning students should apply for funding each year.

If you have any questions about the process, please contact: Admissions@mountview.org.uk

Alternative Funding

If you are looking to raise the funds for your time at Mountview then here are some helpful tips and avenues to explore:

External Scholarships: Our Teams have identified some external scholarships for students to look into as well as Scholarship Search engines. Get in touch with Development@mountview.org.uk or Admissions@mountview.org.uk to receive this information. Please remember to review the eligibility criteria on them carefully before you apply for external scholarship support.

Community Fundraising: Starting a JustGiving, GoFundMe or similar giving platform is a great option to raise funds among friends, family and your community.

Local Groups: Its worth reaching out to local community groups from your local area or networks to see if they would offer support. Also consider local businesses that could offer support or sponsorship.

SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS

If you share our passion for helping artists realise their potential, you can make a transformational impact by supporting scholarships at Mountview. Find out more on our scholarships page or contact our Development team.