Educational Bursary 


We are delighted to offer a limited number of educational bursaries, where APTUK Pharmacy Technicians or PTPT members can send in an application for a sponsored place at the APTUK 2025 Professional Conference and Exhibition. 

This includes:  

  • A ticket to the full conference and exhibition for both Friday 19 and Saturday 20 September 

  • A place at the awards dinner 

  • One nights accommodation at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead Hotel in Newcastle upon Tyne  

  • Travel expenses up to the value of £100*. 

Please complete an online application form with your details and a short statement explaining why you are a worthy applicant. 

The closing date for applications is 28 February 2025, after which they will be independently reviewed and the bursaries will be awarded by 7 April 2025. 

*Please see point 8 under terms and conditions

Terms and Conditions 

  1. The APTUK 2025 educational bursary includes a ticket to the full conference and exhibition for both Friday 19 and Saturday 20 September, a place at the awards dinner, and one night's accommodation at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead Hotel. The bursary also includes up to £100 for travel expenses.

  2. Applications will only be considered if completed and submitted via the online system. 

  3. Applications close on 28 February 2025. Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted. 

  4. APTUK recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. Our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity enhances our inclusive approach, which we endeavour will attract a diverse pool of talent and experience. It's really important we thrive on being different, validate our varied experiences, and express how we think with a valued voice. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. 

  5. All applications will be independently reviewed by a panel of judges and bursaries will be awarded accordingly. In case of equally strong applications, the APTUK Board of Directors will make the final decision.   

  6. The 2025 APTUK educational bursary is only redeemable by the applicant and is not transferrable.  

  7. Should the successful applicant not be able to attend the APTUK 2025 conference and therefore is not able to use the bursary, APTUK must be informed immediately so the award may be offered to another suitable applicant.  

  8. *Travel expenses will be reimbursed to a maximum of £100, in line with APTUK travel policy: Travel should be by standard class public transport with the most cost-effective rate possible sought.  On rare occasions first class travel may be more cost effective, prior approval is required by the APTUK Finance Team before booking.  Travel booking terms and conditions should allow a refund in the event of a cancellation after purchase of the ticket.     

  9. Travel expenses will be reimbursed up to the value stated above, providing a valid receipt is provided and details are sent to the APTUK finance team: financeteam@aptuk.org    

  10. Travel expenses apply to transport only and do not include subsistence. 

  11. The APTUK conference and exhibition early bird ticket prices will remain available until 30 April 2025 for unsuccessful bursary applicants. 

  12. By applying for an APTUK conference bursary you agree to allowing APTUK and the nominated conference organiser’s Profile Productions, to use your name, job title and place of work for the purposes of promoting and announcing the 2025 named successful bursary applicants.