THE LAURA ASHLEY FOUNDATION
Recurrent grants to individuals or groups, no undergraduates (funds only selected MA courses) for second chance education. Contact: The Administrator, 33 King Street, London, WC2E 8JD. Tel: 020 7497 2503
ASSOCIATION OF COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITIES
Students wishing to study in a country other than their own, primarily but not exclusively, within the Commonwealth, should refer to literature published by the Association. Details: Publication Sales, John Foster House, 36 Gordon Square, London, WC1H 0PF. Tel: 020 7387 8572 Fax: 020 7387 2655 Email: info@acu.ac.uk
THE BESTWAY FOUNDATION
Assistance by way of grants, endowments, scholarships and loans for the advancement of education in UK and overseas for South Asian students only. Contact: The Trustees, Bestway Cash & Carry Ltd, Abbey Road, Park Royal, London, NW10 7BW.
THE BLAKEMORE FOUNDATION
One-off and recurrent small grants of up to £1,000 for advancement of education and general charitable purposes in UK with priority to West Midlands area. Applications in writing. Contact: I. McAuley, AF Blakemore & Son Ltd, Long Acres Industrial Estate, Rosehill, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV13 2JP. Tel: 01902 366066
THE DAVID BLANK DONATIONS LTD
The advancement of education. Contact: c/o Lawson Blank Prince, Camellia House, 76 Water Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 5BB.
BODYFORM CAREERS AWARD
Offers a share of £25,000. Various categories, including ‘Creation and Motion’ - for those in the arts or sports-related fields. Applicants can only apply in one category. Tenable at RCM. Closing date Aug. Details: PO Box 1, Avonmouth, Bristol, BS11 8AH (+ s.a.e). Email: careers@bodyform.co.uk
THE BOWLAND CHARITABLE TRUST
To promote character forming activities for young persons. Preference given to young people for education or leisure. Grant size depends on circumstances/application. Applies to UK and overseas. Contact: K.A. Bretherton, TDS House, Lower Phillips Road, Whitebirk Estate, Blackburn, BB1 5TH. Tel: 01254 676921
BRITISH COUNCIL
Funds administered by British Council are channelled through schemes which enable overseas students to study in Britain. A certain number of scholarships offered by Chinese government. Contact: Overseas Appointments Services, Bridgewater House, 58 Whitworth Street, Manchester, M1 6BB. Tel: 0161 957 7000 Fax: 0161 957 7561 Website: www.britcoun.org
BFWG CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Grants to women for postgraduate study and research, towards their living expenses only whilst studying in UK. Closing date: 31st Mar. Admin fee £12. Limited number of small emergency grants also available. Contact: The Grants Administrator, 28 Great James Street, London WC1N 3EY. Tel: 020 7404 6447 Fax: 020 7404 6505
Email: bfwg.Charity@btinternet.com Website: www.bcfgrants.org.uk
BRITISH SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES FOUNDATION
Open to scholars from UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand wishing to study in USA 2 years max. Value US$12,500. Closing date 1st Mar. for award to commence following Sept. Details: Mrs. S. Wiltshire, UK Representative, 6 Windmill Hill, Hampstead, London, NW3 6RU.
Tel: 020 7435 4648
BRITTEN FOUNDATION
Gives for general charitable purposes including education, arts and music. Applications from individuals might be considered in very exceptional cases. No entry fee. No specific closing date
Applications: In writing to the correspondent
Contact: The Trustees, PO Box 8, Chobham, Woking, Surrey GU24 8YE
BECKET BULMER CHARITABLE TRUST
Small educational grants for individuals resident in Herefordshire only. Correspondent: A.J.M. Patten, The Old Rectory, Credenhill, Hereford, HR4 7DJ.
BUNAC (BRITISH UNIVERSITIES NORTH AMERICA CLUB)
Offers postgraduate awards (best - BUNAC Educational Trust), for UK 1st degree graduates within last 5 years who have applied for postgraduate study in USA/Canada. Closing date Mar. Contact address: 16 Bowling Green Lane, London, EC1R 0BD.
THE CARNEGIE TRUST FOR THE UNIVERSITIES OF SCOTLAND
Postgraduate awards available: (i) Carnegie Scholarships (full-time research for 3 years, tenable within UK), (ii) Caledonian Research Foundation Scholarships (as Carnegie but tenable only within Scotland). Open to holders of 1st-class Hons. degrees from Scottish universities, nominated by member of staff at Scottish university. Closing date Mar.Contact address: Cameron House, Abbey Park Place, Dunfermline, Fife KY12 7PZ.
Email: carnegie.trust@ed.ac.uk Website: www.geo.ed.ac.uk/carnegie/carnegie/html
SIR JOHN CASS’S FOUNDATION
To support education and training for full-time students from low-income backgrounds to help them obtain recognised vocational, professional or academic qualifications. Awards are normally made for 1 academic year at a time. Eligibility criteria, applicants must be:
a permanent resident of inner London & have lived there for at least the last 3 years;
and under 25 years of age (priority is given to those over 19 years old); and
from a low income background; and studying full-time one of the following types of courses that are at least 1 year in length: Postgraduate courses : at GSMD or RCM.
No entry fee.Details: The Grants Manager, sir John Cass's Foundation, 31 Jewry Street,London, EC3N 2EY. Tel: 020 7480 5884
Email: contactus@sirjohncass.org Website: www.sirjohncass.org
WINSTON CHURCHILL MEMORIAL TRUST
Travelling fellowships in arts subjects, not necessarily music. Applications between Sept.-Oct. Contact: The Manager, 15 Queen’s Gate Terrace, London, SW7 5PR.
Tel: 020 7584 9315 Fax: 020 781 0410
THE COATES CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT
Funding for general charitable purposes, including education. Range of grants for individuals and students nationally and in Leicestershire. Apply in writing. Contact: M.A. Chamberlain, KPMG, 1 Waterloo Way, Leicester, SE1 6LP.
DAAD (DEUTSCHER AKADEMISCHER AUSTAUSCHDIENST)
Limited number of scholarships offered to postgraduate UK students to study at German universities, Fachhochschules, research institutes, music academies or art colleges, each for 10 months’ duration (Oct.-July). Recipients must have gained at least 2:i degree and should not have been away from full-time academic studies for more than 2 years at time of applying. Basic knowledge of German expected. Additional grant may be available for language tuition prior to commencement of course. Candidates should not have resided in Germany for more than 1 year at the time of application. Age limit = 31. Closing date Nov. No entry fee. Details: German Academic Exchange Service, 34 Belgrave Square, London, SW1X 8QB. Tel: 020 7235 1736 Fax: 020 7235 9602 Website: www.daad.org
KATHLEEN & MARGERY ELLIOTT SCHOLARSHIP TRUST
Awards towards travel expenses for educational purposes up to max. £250 per award. No entry fee. Address: c/- Shakespeares, Somerset House, Temple Street, Birmingham, B2 5DJ (+ s.a.e.). Website: www.shakespeares.co.uk
THE FOLLETT TRUST
Single donations given in cases of social deprivation, education and to the Arts. Apply: Mr. M.D. Follett, 17 Chescombe Road, Yatton, Bristol, BS19 4EE. Tel: 01934 838337 Fax: 01934 876821
FULBRIGHT COMMISSION
Postgraduate Student Awards - Awards to British citizens wishing to study in USA at postgraduate level, who hold at least 2:i Hons. degree (or equivalent). Travel and maintenance awards for full funding to cover all costs for 9 months. Award carries expectation of second year. Closing date Nov. Contact: The British Programme Manager, Fulbright House, 62 Doughty Street, London, WC1N 2LS (+ A4 s.a.e. + postage to cover 150g). Tel: 020 7404 6880 Fax: 020 7404 6834 Website: www.fulbright.co.uk
GILCHRIST EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Modest grants to students in UK nearing end of course and facing unexpected financial difficulties which may prevent completion of studies; also students in UK required to spend short period studying abroad as part of course. Individuals entitled to mandatory grant/loan not eligible. No closing date. Details: Mrs. Everidge, Secretary, Mary Trevelyan Hall, 10 York Terrace East, London, NW1 4PT. Tel: 020 7631 8300 ext 773
THE GUR TRUST
Grants to institutions and individuals in UK at discretion of Trustees. Contact: J. Schreiber, 16 Grangecourt Road, London, N16 5EG.
THE HARBOUR FOUNDATION LTD
Funding for advancement of education, learning and research of persons and students of any age and nationality throughout the world and to disseminate results of research. Contact: S.A. Simmonds, 8-10 Half Moon Court, Bartholomew Close, London, EC1A 7HE.
JAPAN INFORMATION & CULTURAL CENTRE
Intensive Japanese course (6 months), followed by pursuit of specialist subject. Living expenses , return air fare and university fees covered by Government. Max. of 20 scholarships offered annually, tenable for 18 months-2 years from Apr.-Oct. Open to postgraduates under age 35. Apply Mar. Contact: The Education Officer, Embassy of Japan, 101-104 Piccadilly, London, W1V 9FN. Tel: 020 7465 6500 Fax: 020 7491 9347 Email: jicc@jicc.demon.co.uk
OPPENHEIM-JOHN DOWNES MEMORIAL AWARDS
Makes awards to deserving artists of any kind whether writers, painters, sculptors, musicians, dancers, craftsmen or inventors who are unable to pursue their vocation by reason of their poverty. Awards are restricted to persons who are natural born British subjects, of parents both of whom are British subjects (Section 34 of the Race Relations Act applies) and applicants must be over 30 years of age. Contact: Oppenheim-John Downes Memoral Trust (Ref BAW), 1 Dean Farrar Street, Westminster, London, SW1H 0DY. Email: brianweaver@bdb-law.co.uk
THE IAN KARTEN CHARITABLE TRUST
Scholarships to certain categories of students, usually for 1-year period. Restricted to British/Israeli students, under age 30, for approved postgraduate courses at universities/institutions of similar level in UK. Application forms available Jan.-Mar. (for following academic year), in response to enquiries containing brief details of student and proposed course. Contact: Ian H. Karten, The Mill House, Newark Lane, Ripley, Surrey, GU23 6DP (+ s.a.e.). Tel: 01483 225020 Fax: 01483 222420
THE LEVERHULME TRUST
Scholarships for advanced study/research abroad for 1-2 years. No awards made for UK study. Applicants must be resident in UK and hold 1st degree (or equivalent) from UK institution, have been educated at school(s) in UK/Commonwealth, under age 30, or demonstrate a case for special consideration. Apply from 1st Sept. Closing date early Jan. Send size A4 s.a.e. Contact: The Secretary, Research Awards Advisory Committee, 1 Pemberton Row, London, EC4A 3BG. Tel: 020 7822 6964 Fax: 020 7822 5084 Website: www.leverhulme.org.uk
THE MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION
Limited grants to individuals. Correspondent: D. Michael Rose, Watchmaker Court, 33 St. John’s Lane, London, EC1M 4DB.
NATIONAL ENDOWNMENT FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND THE ARTS
Funds primarily individuals with new ideas about music to develop their projects. Does not generally fund courses etc.Contact: Fishmongers' Chambers, 110 Upper Thames Street, London, EC4R 3TJ. Tel: 0207 645 9500 Fax: 0207 645 9501 Email: mail@nesta.org.uk Website: www.nesta.org.uk
NEWBY TRUST LTD
Annual award open to students of any nationality, up to £1,000 for fees or maintenance. Personal letter with CV, 2 reference letters, statement of income & expenditure (including fees) + s.a.e. Contact: Miss W. Gillam, Company Secretary, Hill Farm, Froxfield, Petersfield, Hants., GU32 1BQ. Tel/Fax: 01730 827557
THE OLD POSSUMS PRACTICAL TRUST
To further the education of the general public in UK and overseas. Contact: Joan Furlong, Senior Tax Manager, 5th Floor Exchange House, 446 Midsummer Boulevard, Central Milton Keynes, MK9 2E. Tel: 01908 687800 Fax: 01908 687801
OPPENHEIM-JOHN DOWNES MEMORIAL TRUST
Awards to those in stricken circumstances. Open to natural-born British subjects, born within UK of parents, both of whom are British subjects, and grandparents born in UK. Must be over 30 years of age. Closing date 31st Oct. No entry fee. Details: Reference MAP, 1 Dean Farrar Street, London, SW11 0DY.
JAMES PANTYFEDWEN FOUNDATION
Assistance to Welsh students requiring support for approved courses, excluding private study. Apply by 31st July. Contact: Richard Morgan, Executive Secretary, 9 Market Street, Aberystwyth, SY23 1DL. Tel./Fax: 01970 612806
POLISH EMBASSY
Exchanges lasting 3-9 months with scholarship providing exemption from tuition fees, free medical care and book grants, but not travel . Candidates must be British postgraduate students under age 35. Apply by 31st Dec. Scholarships also available for language tuition. Contact: Education Officer, 34 Portland Place, London, W1N 4HQ. Tel: 020 7636 6032 Fax: 020 7637 2190 Email: pci-lond@pcidir.demon.co.uk
THE RIVENDELL TRUST
Consideration given to individual applicants in UK for educational purposes worldwide - particularly music. Normally single cash payments although more than one may be considered. Contact: Mr. M.J. Day, 1 Dean Farrar Street, Westminster, London, SW1H 0DY.
ROBYN CHARITABLE TRUST
Funding for relief of need, education of children. Contact: Messrs. Harbottle and Lewis, Solicitors, Hanover House, 14 Hanover Square, London, W1R 0BE.
ROTARY FOUNDATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM
Availability of competitive scholarships determined by each Rotary district, varying from year to year. Contact local Rotary clubs to determine what type of scholarships, if any, available. Academic Year Ambassadorial Scholarships - One year’s academic study abroad, not renewable, to be taken in country other than country of residence, where student has not studied previously. Award covers transport, tuition fees and reasonable living expenses, up to $23,000. Multi-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships - 2-3 year specific degree-orientated study abroad. Same conditions as above and this scholarship offers set sum for 2-3 academic years regardless of actual costs or other sources of funding, worth about $11,000 p.a. Cultural Ambassadorial Scholarships - 3-6 months of intensive language study and cultural immersion in another country. Award of similar value pro rata. Candidates can be graduates/undergraduates but need not necessarily be so qualified. They must be proficient in language of chosen country of study. Initial applications must be made through local Rotary Club in applicant’s legal/permanent country of residence or place of full-time study or employment. Information about nearest Rotary Club: P.O. Box 2747, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5BR. Tel: 01789 765411 Fax: 01789 765570 Email: secretary@ribi.org
THE SCARR-HALL MEMORIAL TRUST
Educational grants offered at Trustees’ discretion for use nationally. Contact: Mr. C. Kane, Downward Plumb & Colclough, Vernon Road, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire ST4 2QY. Tel: 01782 744144
SCOTTISH INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION TRUST
Grants to promote individual Scottish talent or for projects contributing to quality of life in Scotland. Over school age. Apply in writing Correspondent: F.J. McClellan, Director, 22 Manor Place, Edinburgh, EH3 7DS. Tel/Fax: 0131 225 1113
THE ARCHIE SHERMAN CHARITABLE TRUST
Funding for education worldwide. Contact: The Trustees, 27 Berkeley House, Hay Hill, London, W1 7LG. Tel: 020 7493 1904 Fax: 020 7499 1470
THE SNOWDON AWARD SCHEME
Grants for physically disabled students, studying further, higher education or training at UK college or university, aged 17-25. Awards between £250 and £2,000 p.a. (max. 2 yrs.) Contact: Nicky Allison & Laura Hanlon, 22 City Business Centre, 6 Brighton Road, Horsham, West Sussex. RH13 5BB. Tel: 01403 211252 Fax: 01403 271553 Email: snowaward@aol.com Website www.members/aol.com/snowaward
SOUTH SQUARE TRUST
Educational grants to graduates of recognised fine/applied arts disciplines. Closing date end Apr. Correspondent: Mrs. N. Chrines, Clerk to the Trustees, PO Box 67, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 9ZR. Tel./Fax: 01435 830778
SIR RICHARD STAPLEY EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Small grants for graduates over age 24 on 1st Oct. of proposed academic year, with 1st/upper 2nd degree, studying for higher degrees at UK universities and not in receipt of local authority, research council, British Academy or other similar public body awards. Please note that the following courses are NOT eligible for grants: 1st MB, electives overseas, diplomas, professional training.Applications by 31st Mar. + 2 academic refs. in sealed envelopes. Contact address: Mrs C M Ford, North Street Farmhouse, Sheldwich, Nr Faversham, Kent, ME13 0LN (C5 s.a.e. Overseas applicants should enclose International Reply coupons). Email: admin@stapleytrust.org Website: www.stapleytrust.org or www.stapleytrust.org.uk
MARY STEPHANIE STEWART CHARITABLE TRUST
Offers grants for advancement of education in UK. Contact: P.V. Hitchinson, Menzies, Ashby House, 64 High Street, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 1BW.
STUDENT DISABILITY ASSISTANCE FUND
Assists students on full-time courses at university or other higher education establishment, to keep up with their course of study, training or research, when this is seriously impeded by effects of illness, disease, injury or physical infirmity. Assistance not given towards fees or maintenance, but only for specific purpose related to disability in an educational setting. Students must be over 18 years of age. Applications considered 3 times a year – closing dates 1st Nov., 1st Mar. & 1st Jun. Contact: Dr. Nadine Harrison, Agent to the Fund, University Health Service, 6 Bristo Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9AL (+ sae).
TESCO CHARITY TRUST
Main areas of interest include the Arts and eduation. Contact: J.A. Eastoe, Tesco House, Delamare Road, Cheshunt, Herts EN8 9SL.
THE MARGARET THATCHER CHARITABLE TRUST
Offers awards for general educational purposes. No specific closing date. No application form needed. Contact: Mrs. C.M. Crawford, 73 Chester Square, London SW1W 1DU.
VANDERVELL FOUNDATION
Offers recurrent grants for general charitable purposes. Contact: Mr. J.L. Reed, Bridge House, 181 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 4DD.
WINGATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships offered for study, research or creative work over wide range of subjects including music. Max. award = £10,000 p.a. for 3 years. Applicants must be over 24 on 1st Sept. in year of scholarship, of UK Commonwealth, Irish, Israeli nationality, or other EU country provided resident in UK for at least 3 years. Closing date 1st Feb. No entry fee. Details: The Administrator, 2nd floor, 20-22 Stukeley Street, London, WC2B 5LR (+ A4 s.a.e.). Tel: 020 72423568 Fax: 020 74389513 Email: clark@wingate.org.uk Website: www.wingate.org.uk
USEFUL WEB SITES
www.charitynet.org
www.finaid.org/finaid/focus/itl-stud.html
www.iefa.org/public/search.html
www.mbf.org.uk Musicians Benevolent Fund - their funding booklet is also now available online
www.prospects.ac.uk Funding booklet (£4.99) and website - sponsored by Loughborough University
www.rhinegold.co.uk/musiconweb
www.smic.org.uk Scottish Music Information Service
www.scholarship-search.org.uk searchable database- also catering for undergraduate students.
www.wfimc.org/index_e.html excellent site where you can seach for competitions by instrument/month/country etc.
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Booklet "Financial Support for Higher Education Students" from LEA or call 0800 7319133
THE DIRECTORY FOR SOCIAL CHANGE
Publishes leaflets with information on regional funding.Contact: 24 Stephenson Way, London NW1 2DP Tel: 020 7209 5151 Fax: 020 7209 5049 Email: info@dsc.org.uk Website: www.dsc.org.uk
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT
Provides leaflets on student grants & funding available from LEA'sContact: Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street, London, SW1P 3BT Tel: 0870 000 2288/0870 0012 345 Email: Dfee.ministers@dfee.gov.uk Website: www.dfee.gov.uk
EDUCATIONAL GRANTS ADVISORY SERVICE (EGAS)EGAS is an independent advisory agency for people wanting to get funding for further or higher education. Apply with stamped addressed envelope to: EGAS, 501-505 Kingsland Road, Dalston, London, E8 4AU. Telephone advice line: open Monday to Friday from 10-12 & 2-4 Tel: 020 7249 6636 Fax: 020 7349 5443
FUNDFINDER
Produces computer software to help individuals & organisations find appropriate trusts. Details: 65 Raglan Road, Leeds, LS2 9DZ. Tel: 0113 243 3008 Fax: 0113 243 2966 Email: info@fundfinder.org.ukWebsite: www.fundfinder.org.uk
CAREER DEVELOPMENT LOAN
Students over 18 can apply for a career development loan - tel: 0800 585505 for information.
STUDENTS AND BENEFITS
Certain students such as lone parents and students with disabilities, may be eligible for social security benefits. Ask at your local Benefits Agency Office. Leaflet GL19 is issued by the Benefits Agency.
UCAS (UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES ADMISSIONS SERVICE FOR THE UK)
Information on funding on Website: www.ucas.ac.uk under 'Advice'/'Financial Advice'Contact: Rosehill, New barn Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 3LZ Tel: 01242 222444 Email: enq@ucas.ac.uk
USEFUL PUBLICATIONS
'A Guide to University Scholarships and Awards', published by CRAC/Hobson available from Customer Services, Plymbridge Distributors Ltd, Estover Road, Plymouth, PL6 7PZ.
The Directory of GRANT MAKING TRUSTS
CAF (Charities Aid Foundation).
The Grants Register - The Complete Guide to Postgraduate Funding Worldwide, Macmillan Reference Ltd.Music Education Yearbook Rhinegold Publishing Ltd.
British and International Music Yearbook Rhinegold Publishing Ltd
