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There are a variety of different grants available to students studying at university, which can provide additional support. These are provided through charities and trusts for students who meet certain eligibility criteria specific to each grant. Eligibility may include:
A list of charities and trusts which accept applications from students meeting the eligibility requirements can be found at: Register of Education Endowments - SAAS
The Cross Trust was established by Sir Alexander Cross to carry out his wish to provide opportunities for young men and women of Scottish birth or parentage to extend the boundaries of their knowledge of human life. This expression of intent is interpreted along with other documents set out by Sir Alexander, and in the light of personal knowledge of his wishes.
Various awards available between £200 to £500 are available from the Highland Childrens Trust.
Students can apply if you are under 25 from the Highland Council area of Scotland, studying for a first degree and finding it hard to manage financially at university or college.
Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust
If your parent or spouse is a grocer, pharmacist, or commercial traveller, or you are employed yourself in this capacity, you could qualify for a bursary of up to £3,000 a year towards the cost of an undergraduate degree (up-to £5000 for postgraduate).
Grants given to young Scottish disabled individuals. Provides help with all expenses incurred by education and training, including help with the cost of trips, books, and travel expenses. Priority is given to applications from people from Lothian region. Grants range from £30 to £2000.
Grants are available to help young vegetarians and vegans who are currently experiencing financial difficulties.
The Vegetarian Charity's Trustees consider applications for financial assistance from vegetarians and vegans up to and including the age of 25 years for specific courses, projects, or equipment, or in cases of individual poverty.
Grants are not available for the purposes of paying off debts or in cases where the financial hardship is not current but anticipated. Grants do not normally exceed £500.00.
The Gen Foundation is a charitable trust which supports the research and study of Natural Science. The aim of the foundation is to enhance the importance of cross-cultures between Japan and the rest of the world in today’s global society.
The Foundation is supporting those who excel in the areas of natural sciences, in particular food sciences and technology.
To be eligible for the Gen Foundation Grant, an applicant must study and/or research in the field of natural sciences, in particular food sciences and technology and should hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
The Foundation does not support undergraduates, short-term training, conferences, seminars, or thesis writing – such applications will not be considered.
The Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland provide grants to undergraduate students, and postgraduate and academic researchers. This includes undergraduate tuition fee grants. Information on the scope and eligibility criteria for the different award schemes is available on their webpage.
The McGlashan Charitable Trust was founded in 1992 and has supported access to education for the last 30 years. It provides grants to students, currently exclusively for postgraduate study. The eligibility criteria for applying to the trust is available on their webpage.
Save the Student: grants, bursaries and scholarships
Postgraduate Funding - Scholarships and Student Bursaries (postgraduatesearch.com)
International Scholarships Search - Financial Aid To Study Abroad
Family Action's Grants Service: Financial support since 1869 (family-action.org.uk)
Changing lives, challenging poverty - One Parent Families Scotland (opfs.org.uk)
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