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
0131-229-1212
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:
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:
The Buchanan Society / People with any of the following surnames: Buchanan, McAuslan (any spelling), McWattie, Risk. / Hardship grants / Application form obtained from;
The Secretary
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. / Form available from;
The Secretary, Andrew Carnegie House,
Pittencrieff Street,
Dunfermline, KY12 8AW
01383 724 990
Application received after 1 October will not be considered.
Telephone: 01383 724990
Fax: 01383 749799
Email:
Website:
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 5ES
Scotland.
Email:
Tel: 01738 620451
Fax: 01738 631155
The Cross Trust Website:
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 £100 and £500. / For further information please contact:The Esdaile Trust
17 Melville Street
Edinburgh
EH3 7PH
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 0354
Fax: 0141 354 0355
e-mail:
Website:
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 Hall
96 George Street
Edinburgh EH2 3DH
Telephone: 0131 225 5304
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:
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 Queensferry
West Lothian, EH30 9SL
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 1DZ
Tel: 01382-200055
The trustees usually consider grants in July
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
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; 0141-226-3000
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
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 & Co
56 Bothwell Street
Glasgow, G2 6TS
Tel: 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 McEwan
Scottish International Education Trust
Turcan Connell
Princes Exchange
1 Earl Grey Street
Edinburgh
EH3 9EE
Or by email to –
Website:
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 formContact 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 is31 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
Recruitment and International Office
The Fraser Building
65 Hillhead Street
University of Glasgow
Glasgow 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 Library
Parliament Square,
Edinburgh EH1 1RF
Tel; 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 & PERTHSHIRE
The 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 1RP
01382-322267
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 Trust
Trust Administrator
Education & Children Services
Perth & Kinross Council
Perth PH1 5GD
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 Road
Banff
AB45 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 WS
Brothockbank House
Arbroath DD11 1NJ
01241 872683
Applications considered in September
DUNDEEDundee 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 Trust
2 India Buildings
86 Bell Street
Dundee DD1 1JQ
Forms should be returned directly by the individual
in October for consideration in November/December.
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 Trust
Trust Administrator
C/O Messrs Miller Hendry
13 ward road
Dundeee, DD1 1LU
Tel: 01382 200000
Moray 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 Trust
Grants and BursariesCouncil OfficeHigh StreetElginIV30 1BXTel: 01343 551374 Email:
The closing date for 2011/2012 applications is
Friday30 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 Goodbrand
Admin Officer
Education and Social Care
The Moray Council
High 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, Treasurer
Health Centre, Kersiebank Avenue
Grangemouth FK3 9EL
Tel: 01324 471511
GLASGOW & WEST OF SCOTLAND
The 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;
Completed application forms to be sent to:
Nancy Ward - Administrator
c/o Alexander Sloan
Chartered Accountants
38 Cadogan Street
Glasgow G2 7HF
Tel: 0141 204 8989
Fax: 0141 248 9931
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 6LD
Telephone - 0141 620 1800Fax - 0141 620 2409
E-mail - web -
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 Taylor
Education Services
Nye Bevan House
20 India Street
Glasgow G2 4PF
Tel: 0141 287 6784
Fax: 0141 287 6712
Applications should be submitted directly by the
individual in April and June for consideration in August.
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 House
25 Cochrane Street
Merchant City
Glasgow G1 1HL
Tel: 0141-287-4929
Applications 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: :
Tel: 0141-221-8272
AYRSHIRE
The 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 Street
Kilmarnock, KA1 2BW
Tel: 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 Solicitors
Clydesdale Bank Chambers,
Dalry
Ayrshire 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.
ARGYLL & BUTE
Charles & 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:
Completed application must be received by
May 31st in each year.
DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY
The 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 Street
Dumfries
DG1 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: