AAs a charitable organization, the Institute of Group Analysis (IGA) is dedicated to promoting and supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds who wish to pursue training in group analysis.
Our bursary programs, often established in memory of esteemed members, provide financial assistance to prospective and current students and trainees each year. Additionally, we offer scholarship funds specifically tailored for students of the London Foundation and Diploma courses working in a BAME environment. Successful candidates may benefit from reduced or waived fees for these courses.
For a comprehensive overview of the available funds and their criteria, please refer to the table below. Further details for each fund, along with downloadable application forms, can be accessed by visiting the respective pages linked in the table.
IGA 2024-25 Bursary and scholarships summary
IGA Course | Name of the Fund | Bursaries available | Application Closing date | Bursary decision date |
Foundation Course Fund | 6 bursaries of £250 each | 31/08/2024 | 13/09/2024 | |
IGA Foundation Course Scholarships | Upon successful application there will be no fee. Four scholarships available, specifically designed for students working in BAME environments. | 31/08/2024 | 13/09/2024 | |
​London Diploma in Groupwork Practice | IGA Diploma Course Bursary | Upon successful application there will be no fee. Two scholarships are available, specifically designed for students working in BAME environments. | ​31/07/2024 | |
Qualifying Course (UK courses)* | Dennis Brown Fund ​ | 1 bursary of £500* specifically for students with an interest in intercultural group analysis | ​31/07/2024 | |
Qualifying Course (UK courses)* | Dennis Brown Fund | [1 dissertation prize of £500] | A winner will be selected from Dissertations submitted from QC students | ​Date to be announced |
Foundation or Diploma Course (Scotland)   | Marisa Dillon Weston Fund | ​Total £1,500 (details to be discussed) | ​31/07/2024 | |
​London IGA Qualifying course | Vivienne Cohen Bursary Fund 2023 -2028 | ​Support in the form of three annual bursaries for London IGA Qualifying Course Applicants. The recipient of each bursary will be awarded up to £2000.00/annum | ​31/07/2024 |
To apply for bursaries and Scholarship funds, kindly submit the completed application forms to the Senior Training Co-ordinator via email at training@groupanalysis-uk.co.uk before the specified closing date.
Subsequently, the IGA's Finance Committee will review the applications, and their recommendations will be presented to the Board of Trustees for consideration. Applicants will be notified of the outcome on the specified decision date mentioned above.
It's important to be aware that the bursaries cannot be utilized for the Early Bird Fees associated with Foundation Courses; they will be applicable only to full fees. Please carefully review the terms and conditions outlined in the Application Forms. If you require further assistance, feel free to reach out to the IGA Office via email at training@groupanalysis-uk.co.uk
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