Funding for national professional qualifications (NPQs)
National professional qualifications (NPQs) are flexible professional development courses for teachers and leaders to improve skills, progress careers and deliver improved outcomes for schools.
You may be able to get your NPQ course fees paid for by the Department for Education (DfE). This is called scholarship funding. You do not need to apply for it.
When you register for an NPQ, DfE will tell you if you are eligible for funding.
The register for an NPQ service is currently closed, as recruitment for spring 2025 NPQ courses has ended. You can request an email notification telling you when the service will reopen for registration for future cohorts.
The scholarship eligibility criteria for future NPQ cohorts will be confirmed on this page in due course.
