Each scholar will receive a £20,000 (tax free) bursary to train as a teacher in England in 2013/2014 academic year. In addition, RSC Scholars will receive support during their training year and beyond from the RSC which includes:
- Membership package for 2 years, and discounted for further 2 years
- Selection of RSC materials including resources, lab coat and other consumables
- National and regional support networks including:
- Local meetings
- Online communities
- Annual conference/events
- Mentoring
The RSC Teacher Training Scholarship scheme is run in partnership with the Department for Education
Criteria for RSC Initial Teacher Training Scholarship
Application deadline: 16 July 2013. We have a series of application deadlines between January and July 2013. This webpage will be updated periodically.
Frequently Asked Questions
Downloadable Files
RSC Teacher Training Scholarship
A guide to the RSC Teacher Training Scholarships
PDF (235k)
Teacher Agency Training Bursary Guide
Download the Teaching Agency Training Bursary Guide 2013-2014
PDF (865k)
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Related Links
Department of Education Teaching Agency
Find out more about what life as a teacher is like, and what salaries and training routes are available.
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Contact and Further Information
Education Department
Royal Society of Chemistry, Thomas Graham House, Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WF
Tel: 01223 432221
