GENERAL
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 Kennedy
Lindsays
11 Atholl Cresent
Edinburgh
EH3 8HE
0131-299-1212
Applicants must be willing to attend an interview.
Email:
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 £500 and £2,000, 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:
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 5HR
T: 01738 623 214
E:
www.theblackwatch.co.uk/index/the-black-watch-association
The Buchanan Society / People with any of the following surnames: Buchanan, McAuslan (any spelling), McWattie, Risk. / Hardship grants / Application form obtained from;
The Secretary
The Buchanan Society
18 Iddesleigh Avenue,
Milngavie,
Glasgow
G62 8NT
0141-956-1939
E-mail: .
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. / Applications available from: http://www.carnegie-trust.org/
Form available from;
The Secretary,
Andrew Carnegie House,
Pittencrieff Street,
Dunfermline, KY12 8AW
Application received after 1 October will not be considered.
Telephone: 01383 724990
Fax: 01383 749799
Email: admin@carnegie-trust.org
Website: http://www.carnegie-trust.org
The Cavell Nurses’ Trust / Student Nurses facing exceptional circumstances
Must have savings of less than £4,000 / To help student nurses facing exceptional circumstances such as ill health or family problems which compromises financial situation / Applications available from: www.cavellnursestrust.org
Return form to:
Freepost RSJB-YEJC-SRUA
Cavell Nurses’ Trust
Grosvenor House
Prospect Hill
Redditch
B97 4DL
Queries contact: Freephone 0808 1234 999
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 of the Cross Trust
McCash & Hunter LLP Solicitors,
25 South Methven Street,
Perth, PH1 5ESEmail:
Tel: 01738 620451
Fax: 01738 631155
The Cross Trust Website:
http://www.thecrosstrust.org.uk
The Elizabeth Drummond Trust / Scottish or Irish people who are studying for qualifications with a Christian goal either in the ministry or other fields. The purpose of the Fund is to support charities and community groups involved in activities of an educational nature and skills training. The Fund will support educational activity of a religious nature including charities and community groups promoting religious tolerance and understanding. NOTE – individuals cannot apply to this Fund. / Recurrent grants of between £250 to £10,000. / Foundation Scotland
3rd Floor, Empire House
131 West Nile Street
Glasgow
G1 2RX
0141 341 4960
Arthur Smith Memorial Fund / For senior students at Kirkcudbright Academy proceeding to Further or Higher Education. Mix of multiple year bursaries and one-off awards. Students make an application to Foundation Scotland, through the school. / Foundation Scotland
22 Calton Road
Edinburgh
EH8 8DP
0131 524 0300
Lord Thompson Memorial Fund / Annual scholarship to a first year student attending Heriot-Watt University. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of financial need and is awarded for the duration of the undergraduate course. The student is identified by the University. / Foundation Scotland
22 Calton Road
Edinburgh
EH8 8DP
0131 524 0300
Jean Parker Brown Memorial Fund / One-off bursary to a mature female student (over 25) at Ayrshire College. Priority is given to individuals living in the Dalry area and studying at their campus in Kilwinning. The student is identified by the College. / Foundation Scotland
22 Calton Road
Edinburgh
EH8 8DP
0131 524 0300
Scottish Building Federation Charitable Trust / Mix of bursaries and scholarships for students on courses relating to the construction industry attending one of four institutions: West Lothian College, Edinburgh College, Heriot Watt University and Napier University. Students apply through their college/ university. / Foundation Scotland
22 Calton Road
Edinburgh
EH8 8DP
0131 524 0300
King Family Fund / One-off scholarship to an undergraduate piano student at the Royal Conservatoire and two year scholarship for a post-graduate piano student also at the Royal Conservatoire. Students are identified by the Conservatoire. / Foundation Scotland
22 Calton Road
Edinburgh
EH8 8DP
0131 524 0300
Graham Charitable Trust / Bursary scheme for students attending Glasgow institutions with the surname Graham. Annual application process managed by Foundation Scotland. / Foundation Scotland
22 Calton Road
Edinburgh
EH8 8DP
0131 524 0300
The Fran Trust / Travel awards for post-graduate students pursuing study in the field of gender studies at UK educational institutions. Open application process managed by Foundation Scotland. / Foundation Scotland
22 Calton Road
Edinburgh
EH8 8DP
0131 524 0300
The Edinburgh Medical Missionary Society / Medical and dental students at universities in Scotland, Northern Ireland or the Third World who are undertaking a placement abroad for their elective period, usually in mission hospitals in developing countries. Applicants should normally be in the later stages of the course of study so that the benefits are maximised. / Bursaries of up to £100. / Application form obtained from;
Robin G K Arnott,
Executive Director
7 Washington Lane
Edinburgh
EH11 2HA
0131 313 3828
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. Daughters should normally be between 12 and 25 years of age and preference is given to families with a low income.
/ Annual grants towards the cost of education ranging between £150 and £800. / In writing to the correspondent.Scott Moncrieff Scott Moncrieff
Exchange Place 3
Semple Street 25 bothwell Street
Edinburgh Glasgow
Eh3 8BL G2 6NL
+44(0)13147335003535 +44(0)14156745004535
(e-mail: ).
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 Charted Accounts
38 Codogen Street
Glasgow
G27HF
Tel: 0141 354 0354
Fax: 0141 354 0355
e-mail:
Website: www.alexandersloan.co.uk/ghs
Applications should be submitted by 31 October and are
considered in November
The Glasgow Society of the Sons and Daughters of Ministers of the Church of Scotland / Children of Ministers of the Church of Scotland who are in need whether at school, college, university or otherwise. Preference is given to the children of deceased ministers, no matter what age. / Last year funding:
14 grants - children between £1,350 - £2,950.
40 grants – students between £400 - £800. / Applications to be received no later than 31 May each year.
Fiona Watson
Scott-Moncrieff
Exchange Place 3
Semple Street
Edinburgh EH3 8BL
Grants distributed by early September.
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 Hall
96 George Street
Edinburgh EH2 3DH
Telephone: 0131 225 5577 0131 225 3953
Or by direct approach to the local lodge
The 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 £200-500 / 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 Queensferry
West Lothian, EH30 9SL
The most up to date details for applicants can be found on the Institute of Conservation website, under funding:
http://www.icon.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=203&...
The Lethendy Trust / Young people in need who live in Scotland, with a preference for Tayside. / One-off and recurrent grants of £150 to £400 towards educational and development activities / Application form from;
Henderson Loggie, Chartered Accountants,
Royal Exchange, Panmure Street,
Dundee DD1 1DZ
Tel: 01382-200055
mailto:
The 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 Castle
Tranent
East Lothian EH33 2LE
Tel: 0131 665 7654
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 Law LLP ,
The Muirhead Trust,
24 St Enoch Square,
Glasgow
G1 2DT
Tel; 0141-226-3000
www.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 Street
Edinburgh EH2 1JX
0131-225-6421
Helpline: 0800 169 2942
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 their dependants / One-off and recurrent grants for a variety of needs. Recent grants have been given for hospital travel costs, house repairs, general living expenses, mobility aids, retraining and home help.
An initial letter or telephone call should be made to the correspondent: / Robert Linton CA
Scottish Chartered Accountants' Benevolent Association
2nd Floor
7 West Nile Street
Glasgow
G1 2PR
+44 (0) 141 301 1788
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 looks 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 McEwan
Scottish International Education Trust
Turcan Connell
Princes Exchange
1 Earl Grey Street
Edinburgh
EH3 9EE
Or by email to –
Website: http://www.scotinted.org.uk
Scottish Coal Industry Special Welfare Fund
/ People who are, or have been, employed in the Scottish mining or mining related industries, their families and dependants who are in need. / One off grants for maintenance, training or education. / In writing to;Mr Ian McAlpine,
Secretary,
Scottish Coal Industry Special Welfare Fund,
C/O CISWO,
2nd Floor,
50 Hopetoun Street,
BATHGATE,
West Lothian.
EH48 4EU
Phone - 01506 635550 Fax - 01506 631555
Email -
www.sciswf.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 application and email to rioscholarships@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Details:
Celine Reynaud
Recruitment and International Office
The Fraser Building
65 Hillhead Street
University of Glasgow
Glasgow 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 scholarships may be held with assistantships and other awards at the discretion of the committee. / Award level can vary subject to interview performance / The closing date for to receive applications is 31 January 2013.