e-bulletin advice and guidance - additional funds 2014
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November 2014 Issue 2
E- BULLETIN ADVICE
& GUIDANCE
NOVEMBER 2012
ADDITIONAL FUNDS
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ADDITIONAL FUNDS
Access to additional funding can often mean the difference between success
& failure for many students. Searching for these funds however can often be
time consuming and frustrating.
This E-Bulletin will provide you with a quick introduction to some of the funds
you may be eligible to apply for. We will keep updating if we hear any more.
Page 4 details the important deadline dates!
The Cross Trust
Eligibility criteria: Provides help for full time HND students (and above) with fees,
travel, accommodation etc. If the applicant was not born in Scotland and also neither
of the applicant's parents were born in Scotland, then the application will not be
considered.
How to apply: Please visit the following website to make an application
http://www.thecrosstrust.org.uk/how_to_apply.html
Maxton Bequest
Eligibility criteria: Funds available for persons ordinarily resident in Crieff or Kirkcaldy who are
above school age and engaged in study at Further Education College or University. If you are student
and your local/current address is Glasgow but your home address is Crieff or Kirkcaldy you can still
apply for this fund.
How to apply: Forms and further information can be obtained from Donna Cessford, Education and
Learning Service, 4th Floor, Rothesay House, Rothesay Place, Glenrothes, KY7 5PQ ,
Email: [email protected].
Glasgow Educational and Marshall Trust
Eligibility criteria: Awards can only be made to persons who have lived in the City of
Glasgow for a minimum of five years. Both part time and full time students can
apply.
How to apply: please visit the following website to apply for this funds
http://www.gemt.org.uk/
The Talbot House Trust
Eligibility criteria: One-off grants to students in further/higher education studying Performing Arts
re. Drama, Dance, Music to help with the costs of fees. In exceptional circumstances a contribution
towards equipment and instruments or maintenance and living costs will be considered.
How to apply: Applications available on a form upon request from the correspondent. Applicants
should include detail of any financial hardship and any other reason why special consideration
should be given to their application.
Mrs Jayne Day, White Horse Court , 25c North Street, Bishops, Stortford , Hertfordshire, CM23 2LD ,
Fax: (01279) 657626 or e-mail: [email protected].
http://www.unigrants.co.uk/arts/talbot-house-trust
Graham Trust Bursary Scheme
Eligibility criteria: The fund is only open to students with the surname of Graham
or documents of the Graham family to provide education bursaries to students
studying at higher education institutes in the Glasgow area.
To apply email: [email protected]
Glasgow Highland Society
Eligibility criteria: Students who have connection with the Highlands (for
example, lived or went to school there) and who are now studying in Glasgow.
Grants are normally given for first degrees only.
How to apply: Application forms can be obtained from: The Secretaries, Glasgow Highland Society,
Alexander Sloan Chartered Accountants, 38 Cadogan Street, Glasgow, G2 7HF or from the following
webpage http://www.alexandersloan.co.uk/ghs
The South Square Trust
Eligibility criteria: Fine and Applied Arts, to include Fine Art, Goldsmithing,
Silversmithing, Jewellery, Metalwork, Music, Drama and Dance, but
excluding Film, Architecture and Interior Design.
Course type and level considered: Full-time only, practical courses of
undergraduate or postgraduate level, excluding foundation level and research degrees - e.g PhD. Preference given to UK nationals.
How to apply: on-line application form available on the following website
http://www.southsquaretrust.org.uk
The Sidney Perry Foundation Eligibility criteria: The Foundation aims primarily at helping first-degree students who are below the
age of 35 when the course starts. Distance learning, part-time and short courses may also be
considered. Due to limited funds they cannot offer grants to students who wish to study outside the
UK. Maximum grant being £1000
How to apply: Please visit the following link to apply online http://www.the-sidney-perry-
foundation.co.uk/contact-and-application-form/
Student Disability Assistance Fund (formerly British
Students Educational Assistance Fund)
Eligibility criteria: Students engaged in a course of study, in any subject, at a higher or postgraduate
level, who are affected by illness, disease, injury or physical infirmity. Priority will be given to those
who are not eligible for funding from LEAs. Mature student. The fund expects students to apply for
the Disabled Students' Allowance before applying and preference is given to those who do not
qualify for DSA.
How to apply: Please visit the following link to apply online and complete the application under the
point no. 8 http://www.studenthealthassociation.co.uk/bursaries/index.html
The Scarr-Hall Memorial Trust Eligibility criteria: People in education in the UK.
How to apply: In writing to the correspondent, including details on the individual
circumstances, why the grant is required and how much is needed.
Contact details: Mrs Donna Thorley Baker Tilley, Festival Way, Stoke-on-Trent,
Staffordshire ST1 5BB
Glasgow Gold – GHA
Eligibility Criteria: Glasgow Gold is a reward scheme for GHA tenants with an up to date rent
account. Provides help for FE and HE full time and part time students. As long as you have a clear
rent account you can benefit from a range of rewards – from help attending a course to help with
starting a business.
How to apply: Forms and further information can be obtained from:
http://www.gha.org.uk/content/default.asp?page=s8_9
FUNDS NAME DEADLINE Disability Assistance Fund (formerly British Students Educational Assistance Fund)
1 NOVEMBER/ 1 MARCH/1 JUNE
The Sidney Perry Foundation BY NOVEMBER
MAXTON BEQUEST BY THE 28 NOVEMBER
GLASGOW HIGHLAND SOCIETY BY THE 7 NOVEMBER
THE SOUTH SQUARE TRUST JANUARY-APRIL
THE CROSS TRUST DURING THE YEAR
THE TALBOT HOUSE TRUST DURING THE YEAR
GRAHAM TRUST BURSARY SCHEME RE-OPEN END OF MARCH 2015
GLASGOW GOLD – GHA DURING THE YEAR
THE SCARR-HALL MEMORIAL TRUST DURING THE YEAR
GLASGOW EDUCATIONAL AND MARXHALL TRUST IN ADVANCE OF THE START OF THE COURSE.