Graham Charitable Trust

BURSARY APPLICATION FORM2017

PLEASE ONLY APPLY for this bursary grant if you meet the following criteria:

  • Your surname is Graham (or you have a parent whose surname is Graham)
  • You are studying in Glasgow
  • You can make a case for financial hardship/ support

The Graham Trust was established by Charter from the City of Glasgow in 1759 with the original aim of "distribution to persons of the name of Graham or descendants of persons of that name such sums as they shall just requisite and to put poor boys of the name of the descendants of such persons of the name, to schools and trades in order to enable them to gain a livelihood and to be useful members of society."

In 2012, The Trust was reorganised and it is now managed by Foundation Scotland. The aim of the charitable fund has been updated to provide education bursaries to students studying at higher education institutes in the Glasgow area.In keeping with the charter the fund is only open to students with the surname of Graham.

The bursary fund (max award £500) is designed to support members of the Graham family who are in some way disadvantaged and require financial support to continue with their education.

I enclose a copy of some identification showing that my name is Graham (birth certificate, drivers licence etc.).

I enclose a copy of my mother or father’s birth certificate (only for applicants whose birth name is not Graham).

I enclose evidence that I am studying at a Glasgow higher or further educational institution (copy of matriculation card, or a letter on headed paper from the University or College to confirm attendance).

APPLICATION DETAILS

Name
Date of Birth
Address for correspondence
Mobile telephone number
Personal email address
Academic email address
Name of College/University,
including department/faculty
Name of Course and qualification you are working towards
What is the length of the course (in years)
Year of course in next academic session

Please use your supporting statement below (c500 words) to tell us about your personal circumstances and why you require financial support.

Priority will be given to applicants who can demonstrate greatest financial need. All of the information you provide will be held in the strictest confidence.

It would also be helpful if you could tell us how you would use the money e.g. towards books, travel, IT equipment etc.

Supporting Statement:

Signed……………………………………………………………

Date………………………………………………………………

Applications should be submitted by Monday 24 July 2017. You will hear the outcome inOctober.

Please send your application (either by post or email) to: Linda Phillips, Foundation Scotland, Empire House, 131 West Nile Street, Glasgow, G1 2RX

E: T: 0141 341 4960

DATA PROTECTION: Your details will be entered on Foundation Scotland’s database. We will use the information you give us to help assess your application and administer any grant we award you. We may give copies of this information to individuals and organisations we consult when assessing applications, when monitoring grants and evaluating our programmes.