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Name Eligibility Types of Grants How to ApplyGENERAL

The Arrol Trust Young people between the ages of 16 to 25 who are physically or mentally disabled or in need.

Payments to fund expenses of students wishing to further their education or experiences through travel in or outside the United Kingdom e.g. during gap years. Fees and other educational expenses are not considered.

Application form obtained from;CS KennedyLindsays11 Atholl CresentEdinburghEH3 8HE

0131-229-1212

Applicants must be willing to attend an interview.

The Arts Trust of Scotland

Emerging artists who live and work in Scotland, whose work adds to the reputation of Scotland's arts community and helps the individuals to develop their skills and ideas. Applications are mainly judged on the 'artistic quality of the project and verification of the artists potential'.

Range between £200 and £5,000, although awards are rarely made at the upper limit. No grants for individuals seeking funding for full time courses of study.

Download the application from the website:http://www.artstrustscotland.org.uk

complete and send to:[email protected]

The Black Watch Trust Support for education of former Black Watch soldiers or in certain circumstances their children.

Education Grants can be made to soldiers who have retired or are about to do so; this type of grant can, in some cases, be made to their children.

Application form obtained from;

The Black Watch Association,Balhousie Castle, Hay Street, Perth PH1 5HRT: 01738 623 214E: [email protected]/index/the-black-watch-association

The Buchanan Society People with any of the following surnames: Buchanan, McAuslan

Hardship grants Application form obtained from;The Secretary

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(any spelling), McWattie, Risk. 18 Iddesleigh Avenue, Milngavie, Glasgow G62 8NT 0141-956-1939

E-mail: [email protected].

The Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland

For fee assistance: Students accepted for, or attending, a first degree course at a Scottish university, and who were born in Scotland or who have a parent born in Scotland or who have at least two years of secondary education in Scotland, and whose fees are not being paid by any other body, may apply for assistance with tuition fees.

Fee assistance: help with tuition fees for a first degree course at a Scottish university.

Form available from;The Secretary, Andrew Carnegie House, Pittencrieff Street, Dunfermline, KY12 8AW01383 724 990

Application received after 1 October will not be considered.Telephone: 01383 724990Fax: 01383 749799Email: [email protected]: http://www.carnegie-trust.org

The Cross Trust To assist young people aged 18 to 30 who are of Scottish birth or parentage and who are in genuine financial need.

Part support for university or college (some courses are subject to restrictions.

Application form obtained from;Secretaries and Treasurers:McCash & Hunter Solicitors,25 South Methven Street,Perth, PH1 5ESScotland.

Email: [email protected]: 01738 620451Fax: 01738 631155

The Cross Trust Website: http://www.thecrosstrust.org.uk

The Esdaile Trust Ministers of the Church of Scotland or Deaconesses of the Church of Scotland who are widows and missionaries appointed or nominated by the Overseas Council of the Church of Scotland with daughters at secondary school and university.

Annual grants towards the cost of education ranging between £100 and £500.

For further information please contact:The Esdaile Trust17 Melville StreetEdinburgh EH3 7PH

[email protected]

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Daughters should normally be between 12 and 25 years of age and preference is given to families with a low income.

The Glasgow Highland Society

Students who have a connection with the Highlands (e.g. lived or went to school there) and who are now studying in Glasgow. Preference is given to first degrees, or postgraduate studies which are a natural progression of the degree.

One off and grants for people at college or university or who are in vocational training. Grants are given to help with fees and living expenses. They are also given for Gaelic research projects and apprenticeships.

Application form obtained from;The Secretaries, Alexander Sloan & Co, 144 West George Street, Glasgow G2 2HG

Tel: 0141 354 0354Fax: 0141 354 0355

e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.alexandersloan.co.uk/ghs

Applications should be submitted by 31 October and are considered in November

The Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Scotland

Children of members and deceased members.

Grants for people entering further education. Application form obtained from;Freemasons Hall96 George StreetEdinburgh EH2 3DHTelephone: 0131 225 5304

Or by direct approach to the local lodgeThe Jan De Vries Benevolent Trust

People wishing to undertake studies in complementary therapies e.g. acupuncture, homeopathy and osteopathy and to patients in financial need to continue or start medical treatment in a complementary therapy.

Grants for students in financial need.

For further information visit the website at:http://www.jandevrieshealth.co.uk

The June Baker Trust Individuals working in the conservation of historic and artistic artefacts in Scotland, or those training to do so.

Awards will be available towards travel, attendance at conferences/ short courses, purchase of equipment, or other suitable projects. Awards usually around £100-300

Application form from: June Baker Application 48.50 Kb Return completed application to: The Chairman, June Baker Trust, c/o The Scottish Conservation Studio, Hopetoun House, South QueensferryWest Lothian, EH30 9SL

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The Lethendy Trust Young people in need who live in Scotland, with a preference for Tayside.

One-off and recurrent grants of £50 to £350 towards educational and development activities

Application form from;Henderson Loggie, Chartered Accountants, Royal Exchange, Panmure Street, Dundee DD1 1DZTel: 01382-200055

The trustees usually consider grants in JulyThe Dr Robert Malcolm Trust

Students studying for a medicine degree. Grants are only given for first degrees. Applicants do not have to be in Scotland.

Grants towards the cost of medical education. Applications in writing to:

The Dr Robert Malcolm Trust

Fa’side CastleTranent East Lothian EH33 2LE

The Muirhead Trust Female students in Scotland

 

Grants for those studying to become doctors or dentists. Grants are primarily given to students who are studying medicine after obtaining a first degree in another subject.

Application form from;Franchi Finnieston,24 St Enoch Square, Glasgow G1 4DB

Tel; 0141-226-3000www.themuirheadtrust.org.uk

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund (Scottish Branch)

Ex-RAF people (and their direct dependants) in Scotland who are in need or financial distress

This type of grant is determined by the need of the applicant and may consist of a one-off grant, small regular allowance, or loan.

Applications in writing to;

The Director, 20 Queen StreetEdinburgh EH2 1JX0131-225-6421

Applications can be at any time, submitted either directly by the individual or through RAFA, SSAFA, war pensions or a social worker. Confirmation of RAF service, or sufficient details so allow a search of RAF service records, should be included.

The Scottish Chartered Accountants’ Benevolent Association

Members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland who are in need and

One-off and recurrent grants for a variety of needs. Recent grants have been given for hospital travel costs, house repairs, general living

An initial letter or telephone call should be made to the correspondent:

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their dependants expenses, mobility aids, retraining and home help Robert Linton & Co56 Bothwell StreetGlasgow, G2 6TSTel: 0141 572 8465

The Scottish International Education Trust

The Trust welcomes individual applications especially from Scots men and women (Scots by birth or Scots by upbringing) who have already shown ability and promise and wish to take their studies or training a stage further in order to launch themselves on a career. The trust generally look for a good first degree (first class honours, or close to it) or an equivalent qualification as evidence.

Application forms should be submitted directly by mid February or mid July from:

Gavin McEwanScottish International Education TrustTurcan ConnellPrinces Exchange1 Earl Grey StreetEdinburghEH3 9EEOr by email to –[email protected]: http://www.scotinted.org.uk

Scottish - Italian Scholarship

Open to undergraduates of any Faculty at any Scottish University where Italian is studied and tenable at any Italian University. Candidates must not be more than 25 years of age. The scholarships may be held with assistantships and other awards at the discretion of the committee. In special cases candidates who have not yet matriculated may be considered.

Award level can vary depending on interview performance. Please complete the Scottish-Italian application form

Contact Details: Celine ReynaudRecruitment and International OfficeThe Fraser Building65 Hillhead StreetUniversity of GlasgowGlasgow G12 8QQ

Stevenson Exchange Scholarships

Open to undergraduates and postgraduates of any Faculty at any Scottish University where French, Spanish and German is studied and tenable at any French, Spanish or German University. Students must be no older than 25. However, in special cases applications may be considered from candidates up to the age of 35. The

Award level can vary subject to interview performance The closing date for to receive applications is 31 January 2012 .

Please download the relevant application form for 2012/13 applications:

Stevenson scholarship - French Stevenson scholarship - German Stevenson scholarship - Spanish Contact Details: Celine Reynaud

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scholarships may be held with assistantships and other awards at the discretion of the committee.

Recruitment and International OfficeThe Fraser Building65 Hillhead StreetUniversity of GlasgowGlasgow G12 8QQ

John Watson’s Trust Children or young people under the age of 21 who have a physical or learning disability or who are socially disadvantaged and who live in Scotland. (There is a preference for people who live in or are connected with the Lothian region)

Help in connection with special tuition, books, tools or expenses for further training and education, equipment, travel, Open University and other activities contributing to education and advancement in life.

Application form available from;I Wilson, Signet LibraryParliament Square, Edinburgh EH1 1RFTel; 0131-220-1640

Applications are considered 5 or 6 times each year and should be as specific as possible about the benefits resulting from the grant awarded.

ABERDEEN & PERTHSHIREThe Dr John Calder’s Fund

People in need who live in the parish of Machar, or within the city of Aberdeen, including people only resident for their education and people from the area studying elsewhere.

Grant s of up to £500 (£1,000 in certain cases) for educational needs.

Applications in writing to;

Clive Phillips, Ledingham Chalmers LLP Johnstone House, 52-54 Rose Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1HA. Tel: 01224 408408

The Anne Herd Memorial Trust

People who are blind or partially sighted who live in Broughty Ferry (applicants from the city of Dundee region of Tayside or those that have connections with these areas and reside in Scotland will also be considered).

Grants are usually of at least £50 and given for educational equipment such as computers and books.

Applications in writing to;The Trustees Bowman Scottish Lawyers, 27 Bank Street, Dundee DD1 1RP01382-322267

Applications in writing to be submitted directly by

The Perth & Kinross Educational Trust

Students in further and higher education, including mature students and postgraduates, who were born or attended school in Perth and Kinross.

Grants up to £150 towards books, fees, living expenses and study or travel abroad.

Application form available from;Perth & Kinross Educational TrustTrust AdministratorEducation & Children ServicesPerth & Kinross CouncilPerth PH1 5GD

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01738-476767

Applications should be received before mid-may for consideration

Aberdeenshire Educational Trust

Residents or, or schoolchildren or students whose parents live in the former county of Aberdeen.

Grants of between £10 and £200 are given as: postgraduate scholarships for research work or advanced study ; supplementary bursaries to students at university, central institution or a college of education in cases of need; grants towards travel, fees, books or equipment; grants to student apprentices at university or central institution; travel grants for educational purposes; special grants to people over 21 applying for university places; and grants to help individuals to undertake educational experiments and research which will be for the educational benefit of people in the country.

On a form available from;Aberdeenshire Council St Leonards Sandyhill RoadBanffAB45 1BH

The David Barnet Christie Trust for the furtherance of the study of engineering

Men or women aged up to 40, preferably living in or originating from the Arbroath area (or failing this Angus), who are about to enter into an engineering apprenticeship, have already taken up such or similar training, or wish to progress by taking further engineering qualifications.

One-off grants of up to £500 to people starting work or students in further or higher education, including mature students and postgraduates, towards books, study or travel abroad, equipment, instruments, maintenance and living expenses

Application form from;

Thorntons WSBrothockbank HouseArbroath DD11 1NJ01241 872683

Applications considered in SeptemberDUNDEEDundee Masonic Temple Trust

Children of Freemasons who are, or were immediately prior to death, members of lodges in Angus.

Recurrent grants of £200 to £500 to students in further or higher education, including mature students, for living expenses.

Application form available from;

Dundee Masonic Temple Trust2 India Buildings86 Bell StreetDundee DD1 1JQ

Forms should be returned directly by the individual in October for consideration in November/December.

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City of Dundee Educational Trust

People who ‘belong’ to Dundee (i.e. those who have a strong connection with Dundee)

One-off grant at an average of £300 each Please contact the trust for an application form at:City of Dundee educational TrustTrust AdministratorC/O Messrs Miller Hendry13 ward roadDundeee, DD1 1LU

Tel: 01382 200000Moray and Nairn Educational Trust

People living in the former combined county of Moray and Nairn,

Grants are means tested, the upper limit of household earnings is £20,000 plus an allowance for dependent children.

Applications forms from: Moray & Nairn Educational TrustGrants and BursariesCouncil OfficeHigh StreetElginIV30 1BX

Tel: 01343 551374 Email: [email protected]

The closing date for 2011/2012 applications isFriday 30 September 2011. Applications will be considered at a meeting after the closing date. This meeting is usually held in November or December, however is likely to be later due to the ongoing legal review.

Banffshire Educational Trust Scheme

Persons resident in Banff County.

Applications;

Jean-Anne GoodbrandAdmin OfficerEducation and Social CareThe Moray CouncilHigh Street, ELGIN, Moray IV30 1BX

The Forth Valley Medical Benevolent Fund

People in need who are the families or relatives of general practitioners living in Forth Valley.

Grants have been given in the past for assistance with university fees.

Applications in writing to;Dr D I Selfridge, TreasurerHealth Centre, Kersiebank AvenueGrangemouth FK3 9EL Tel: 01324 471511

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GLASGOW & WEST OF SCOTLANDThe Glasgow Society for the Education of the Deaf & Dumb

To assist in the Education of Deaf and Dumb people, by way of supporting individuals with educational grant funding.

Contributions toward the cost of computers for educational purposes. Grants to support educational courses, e.g. British Sign Language (BSL), Lip Reading. Grants to provide tutors to support deaf people

For more info;Website; http://gsedd.org.ukCompleted application forms to be sent to:

Nancy Ward - [email protected]

c/o Alexander SloanChartered Accountants38 Cadogan StreetGlasgow G2 7HFTel: 0141 204 8989 Fax: 0141 248 9931www.alexandersloan.co.uk

Jewish Care Scotland Jewish people who live in Glasgow

Grants or loans for students in further/ higher education.

Jewish Care Scotland The Walton Community Care CentreMay TerraceGiffnock G46 6LDTelephone - 0141 620 1800Fax - 0141 620 2409E-mail - [email protected] web - www.jcarescot.org.uk

The Logan & Johnstone School Scheme

Students in further/ higher education, including mature students, who live in the former Strathclyde region.

One-off grants for books, equipment, instruments and fees.

Application form available from;Marion TaylorEducation ServicesNye Bevan House20 India StreetGlasgow G2 4PF

Tel: 0141 287 6784Fax: 0141 287 6712

Applications should be submitted directly by the individual in April and June for consideration in August.

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Colonel MacLean Trust Scheme

Students in further/higher education, including mature students, who live in the former Strathclyde region.

One off grants for books, equipment and fees. Application form available from;

Education Services, Wheatley House25 Cochrane StreetMerchant CityGlasgow G1 1HL

Tel: 0141-287-4929Applications should be submitted directly by the individual between April and June for consideration in August.

The Merchants House of Glasgow

People in need who live in Glasgow and the West of Scotland.

One off grants and bursaries. Applications in writing at any time to;The Collector, 7 West George Street, Glasgow G2 1BA

E-mail: : [email protected]: 0141-221-8272

AYRSHIREThe C K Marr Educational Trust

People who currently live in Troon or the Troon electoral wards.

Mainly bursaries, scholarships and educational travel grants for those at college or university.

Applications in writing to;

Alan A Stewart, Clerk 1 Howard StreetKilmarnock, KA1 2BWTel: 01563-572727

The John Longwill Education Trust

Students who are attending university in Scotland and who are native to Dalry and of Scottish descent.

Payments of about £100 each. Applications in writing to;

James McCosh SolicitorsClydesdale Bank Chambers, DalryAyrshire KA24 5AB

The Spiers Trust People in need who live in the parishes of Beith, Dalry, Dunlop, Kilbirnie, Lochwinnoch and Neilston.

Grants are open to persons, including pupils who are receiving secondary education who, or whose parents or carers are in such financial circumstances as to require aid to enable them to meet the cost of attending a course or obtaining special tuition in any academic, artistic, scientific or technological subject.

Application form available from;Corporate Director (Education and Skills) North Ayrshire Council, Cunninghame House, Irvine, KA12 8EE

Tel: 01294 324483

Applications to be returned by Friday 1 October 2011.

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ARGYLL & BUTECharles & Barbara Tyre Trust

People aged 18 to 25 who live in the former county of Argyll which includes Kinlochleven and are of protestant faith.

-grants to obtain qualifications additional to a degree, diploma or certificate of a university or other institute of further or higher education already obtained, such as a postgraduate degree or doctorate-to train in a trade or profession other than that in which they are already trained

On line application available at:http://www.charlesandbarbaratyretrust.org.uk/

Completed application must be received by May 31st in each year.

DUMFRIES & GALLOWAYThe John Primrose Trust Young people in need with a

connection to Dumfries and Maxwelltown by parentage or living there.

Grants of £100 to £150 are given twice a year Application form available from;92 Irish StreetDumfriesDG1 2PF

The Stewartry Educational Trust

Persons belonging to the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright (i.e. the area of the Stewartry of Kirkudbright prior to local government re-organisation in 1975)

One-off grants are given to schoolchildren for educational outings in Scotland and for general study costs to people starting work and students in further or higher education, including mature students and postgraduates.

Contact details:Corselet CollegeBuittleCastle DouglasDG7 1NJ

Applicattions should be submitted in February, May or August for consideration in the following month

CITY OF GLASGOWGlasgow Educational and Marshall Trust

Individuals must;- Have lived in the city of

Glasgow for at least 5 years

- Individual awards are normally made to persons over 18 years old

- Only in exceptional circumstances will awards be made to undergraduate students

- Grants can be one-off or recurrent and are normally given for

The value of individual awards ranges between £100 and £1,000

Application form from to be made directly on an application form available from the Trust, together with two written references, available from:

Website; http://www.gemt.org.uk 21 Beaton Road, Glasgow G41 4NW

Tel: 0141 423 2169Fax: 0141 424 1731E-mail: [email protected]

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courses where no grant assistance is available from the Students Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS), or where such grants do not cover the total costs.

JTH Charitable Trust Available to undergraduate students only who live in Glasgow and are in need.

- Application enquiries to;Biggart BaillieDalmore House310 St Vincent StreetGlasgow G2 5QR

Tel: 0141 228 8000E-mail: [email protected]

Trust meets in March, June, Sept and Dec and all applications should be submitted one month prior to the meeting.

The McGlashan Charitable Trust

Scottish students under the age of 30, who live in Scotland. Preference is given to the Glasgow area.

Grants are one off and recurrent and range from £500 to £1,000. Grants are given towards students’ fees or for books or equipment and mature students can receive help for books or fees.

Applications in writing to;PO Box no. 16057, Glasgow G12 9XX

ISLE OF LEWISRoss & Cromarty Educational Trust

People who live on the Isle of Lewis.

Grants range from £50 to £200 for: (a) books, fees and living expenses and study or travel and higher education; (b) books, equipment, instruments and clothing for people starting work; (c) books, travel and fees for mature students; and (d) books and educational outings for schoolchildren. Grants are sometimes considered for various social, cultural and recreational purposes for individuals.

Applications in writing at any time to;

The Director of EducationComhairle nan EileanSandwick Road, Stornoway,Isle of Lewis HS1 2BW

Tel:01851 709498

ORKNEY ISLANDSOrkney Educational Trust Scheme 1961

People on postgraduate courses, in further education or on

Subsidiary grants to help with travel, material costs and fees/living expenses for further

Applications in writing to the correspondent.

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apprenticeships who live in the former country of Orkney.

education students. Applications are considered in OctoberThe Director of EducationOrkney Islands CouncilEducation Department Council OfficesSchool Place, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1NYTel: 01856-873535

SOUTH LANARKSHIRELoaningdale School Company

Children and young people aged 12 to 20 who are in need and live within the Clydesdale local area of South Lanarkshire

One-off grants ranging from £100 to £1,000 towards furthering the individual's education or employment prospects. Priority is given to: creative or outdoor pursuits for young people young unemployed people post-school education and training of young people

Application forms from;

R Graeme Thom, Scott-Moncrieff17 Melville StreetEdinburgh EH3 7PH Tel: 0131 473 3500E-mail: [email protected]

Applications are considered in March, June, September and December, and should be submitted in the previous month.

RENFREWSHIRERenfrewshire Educational Trust

People who have been resident in Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire or Inverclyde Council areas for at least 3 years with a total household income of less than £33,156 per annum. Students must not be in receipt of SAAS funding for tuition fees. Students must apply before term begins.

Grants to individuals are available under several categories:

To undertake a full-time Taught Masters programme in the UK; To complete a higher education course or to complete a degree course at college or university.

To travel abroad as a neccessary part of a study course; Tor o meet tuition fees for exceptional students of the visual arts, music or drama

Application forms from;Renfrewshire Educational TrustFinance & Corporate ServicesCommittee Section Renfrewshire HouseCotton StreetPaisleyPA1 1TR

email: [email protected]: 0141 840 3147

The Trust makes financial awards in February, May, August and November each year.

DUMBARTONSHIRE

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Dumbartonshire Educational Trust

People who live in the old county area of Dumbarton district aged 16 and over. There is a preference for people from deprived areas and a policy of positive discrimination (e.g. disabled people or children of single parents)

Grants towards fees, maintenance, travel and equipment for students in further or higher education and to obtain practical experience of trade. Grants range from £25 to £50

Application forms available from;West Dunbartonshire CouncilCouncil OfficesGarshake RoadDumbarton G82 3P

GENERAL/WOMEN/MENAltrusa Careers Trust Women permanently

resident in the UK or the Republic of Ireland.

Women in the process of training or planning to improve their career prospects.

- Application form on line from;http://www.altrusacareerstrust.org.uk/applying.htm

Website: http://www.altrusacareerstrust.org.uk

Applications are reviewed after 31 March each year.

The Broadlands Home Trust

Grants for young girls under the age of 22. Applications welcome from parents on behalf of daughters or from girls themselves.

- Applications should be made in writing including full name, address, date of birth, full details of the family’s income and expenses, details of Course and fees required, the specific need, some kind of reference and confirmation that the Course has been commenced;

The SecretaryThe Broadlands Home Trust2 Winchester CloseNewportIsle of WightPO30 1DR

Tel: 01983 525630Gilbert Murray Trust The award is open to candidates

from all countries, provided that they are studying or have studied international affairs, taken to include international law, at university level at an

Between six and ten awards, at postgraduate level, are made each year, of up to £500 each.

Dr Peter WilsonDepartment of International RelationsLondon School of Economics and Political ScienceHoughton StreetLondon WC2A 2AE

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institution within the United Kingdom. They should not be above 25, with certain reasonable exceptions, especially for overseas students. The criterion for the award is academic excellence.

E-mail: [email protected]

Website; http://www.gilbertmurraytrust.org.uk/

Gilchrist Educational Trust

Applications are considered from students who have made proper provision to fund a degree or higher education course but find themselves facing unexpected financial difficulties which may prevent completion of it; also from students who are required, as part of their course, to spend a short period studying abroad. Applicants must be full-time students at a British University.

General enquiries to;

Secretary20 Fern RoadStorringtonPulboroughWest SussexRH20 4LW01903 746723

Golden Jubilee Fellowship

Women who live 'permanently' within the boundaries of Soroptimist International of Great Britain and Ireland

Preference is given to women seeking to improve their skills or gain new ones to seek employment after years in the home, or to enter a field where prospects of employment and advancement are greater. One-off grants of £100 to £500 are awarded each year. About 30 awards, usually in the range of £100 to £500 are made each year.

Applications in writing (enclosing SAE) to;The Chair, Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland, 127 Wellington Road South, Stockport SK1 3TS0161-480-7686e-mail: [email protected]; http://www.soroptimist-gbi.org

Applications must be returned by 15th April.

Highland Children’s Trust

To qualify you should be;- Under 25 years of age- You must be resident

in the Highland Council area ( in the case of students - your home address must be in the Highland Council area).

If you are at college or university and finding it hard to manage financially, the Trust may be able to help with a small grant towards expenses.r university and finding it hard manage financially, the Trust may be able to help with a small grant towards your expenses.

Applications available to download from;Website: http://www.hctrust.co.uk

Highland Children’s Trust105 Castle StreetInvernessIV2 3AE

E-mail: [email protected]: 01463243872

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Hilda Martindale Educational Trust

Available for British women only and must be intending to take up a career of use or value to the community, for which vocational training is required.

Grants are given to help with the costs of training, but not for short, access, Masters or wholly academic courses. Applicants need to have exhausted all other possibilities. Grants are of less than £1000.

Application form from:Miss Sarah Moffat, c/o Registry, Royal Holloway University of London, Egham, Surrey TW20 0EX

Web: www.womenofbrighton.co.uk/hildamartindale.htm Email: [email protected]

Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust

Applicants must;- Be resident in the UK- Have an immediate

family member who is/was a commercial traveller, chemist or grocer

Maximum value- £3000 Application information available from;http://www.leverhulme-trade.org.uk/ug-forms.html

1 Pemberton Row, London EC4A 3BG 020 7822 5227

General enquiries 020 7042 9883Fax 020 7042 9889E-mail [email protected]

The Lowson Memorial Scholarship

Applicants must be a student of Mathematics, who previously attended a school in Dundee, or Broughty Ferry, for three years. You must also be in the first year of your undergraduate studies.

- Apply to;Ogilvie, Cowan & Co4 Whitehall StreetDundeeDD1 4AF

Maxton BequestThe Trust will enable any funds available to be applied for the benefit of persons ordinarily resident in Crieff or Kirkcaldy who are studying in a further education college or university or engaged in training or serving apprenticeship to any trade or profession.

Forms to be returned no later than 11th November 2011.

Application forms may be obtained from;

Lynn Daw, Education Service, 5th Floor, Rothesay House, Rothesay Place, Glenrothes, KY7 5PQ ,

E-mail: [email protected]: 01592 583372

Menzies Bursaries Applicants must be undergraduate students on a full time course. Preference is given in the following order;-to relatives of the founder,

The bursary is currently £200 p.a. (or as the patrons shall determine) for 4 years.

Applications should be made to:

Menzies Bursaries Messrs. Blackader Reid Johnston Solicitors34 Reform Street

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James Menzies, fish merchant in Glasgow- to persons of the name Menzies- to persons born on the estate of Menzies in the Parishes of Dull, Weem and Fortingall- to the person who shall be judges best qualified and most deserving

Dundee

Sandra Charitable Trust People pursuing a career in nursing.

One off recurrent grants according to needs. Applications in writing to ;The Sandra Charitable TrustMoore StephensSt Paul’s HouseWarwick houseLondon EC4M 7PB

Tel: 020 7334 9191E-mail: [email protected]

Sidney Perry Foundation Grants awarded to mainly first degree students, and must show great promise. Postgraduates may also apply. Students must be under 35 when their course starts. Eligible foreign students studying in Britain can also apply.

One-off and recurrent grants with the maximum award of £800 for exceptional cases.

Grants are usually towards books and equipment/instruments

Application form from;P O Box 2924Faringdon SN7 7YJHindon SP3 6TP

The Thomas Wall Trust Open to adults in financial need who wish to undertake educational courses. Preference is given to those who pursue vocational or ‘social service’ courses.

Grants are given to supplement other funds thus allowing the course to be taken. Grants are not made for travel, study or work experience abroad, for post graduate study or research, or if other sources of funding are available

Application forms available from;The Thomas Wall TrustSkinners Hall8 Dowgate HillLondonEC4R 2SP

Email: [email protected]

www.thomaswalltrust.org.uk

The UK eInformation Group

The award is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students in any UK

Funds towards information management course for students nominated by their department

Application information available from;Christine BakerUKeiG Student Bursary

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university who are undertaking study that has significant information handling or information management content.

UKeiG AdministrationPiglet CottageRedmireLeyburnNorth YorkshireDL8 4EH

Tel: 01969 625751Email: [email protected]

The Vegetarian Charity Grants for people up to the age of 25 in financial need who are vegetarian or vegan. The Charity can also award grants for children being brought up to be vegetarian where the parents are in financial need.

Individual grants are usually in the region of £500 with a maximum of £1000

Application form available from the ‘’ Apply For A Grant ‘’ section at ; http://www.vegetariancharity.org.uk/apply-for-a-grant/

The Grants SecretaryThe Vegetarian CharityPO Box 473Crewe CW3 OWU

www.vegetariancharity.org.ukgrantssecretary@vegetariancharity.org.uk

The next deadline date for applications is 2 April 2012 Yorkshire Ladies Council of Education (Incorporated)

British women who are aged 21 or over 'who can present a case of special need in funding their further or higher education at a British institution'.

Grants in the range of £200 and £300 year are made towards fees.

Forest Hill11 Park CrescentLeeds LS8 1DH0113 269 1471http://www.ylce.org.uk

Funds for Women Graduates

Applicants must be;- Female- In their final year of a

PhD or D. Phil- Registered for study or

research at an approved institution of higher education in Great Britain

For the academic year 2011 - 2012 grants will only be given for a postgraduate doctoral award e.g. PhD or D.Phi

Information for applicants can be found;www.ffwg.org.uk

Grants Administrator; Mrs J F Collett- Flatt13 Brookfield AvenueLarkfieldAylesfordKentME20 6RU01732 321139

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Women’s Careers Foundation

Applicants should be over 21 years old (although younger applicants are considered if taking courses in music or dance) and must be a citizen of the United Kingdom. Applications for help with a second degree or PhD course will not be considered.

Grants of around £250 are additional funding to that already secured by the applicant.

Applications forms from;Women’s Career Foundation2 Watch OakBlackhamTunbridge WellsKentTN3 9TP

Applications must be made between 1st September and 31st January for awards made in the following September.