Alternative Trusts and Scholarships
Whether they鈥檙e called trusts, scholarships, endowments, grants, or bursaries, there are many sources of funding that can help you during your studies.
Perhaps you aren鈥檛 eligible for student funding from the government, or maybe you鈥檙e interested in enhancing the government support you expect to receive. Whether you鈥檙e looking for additional support with your living costs, grants to pay tuition fees, or help to fund something more specific to your course, this page is a great place to start.
The funds detailed below are all external to the University. Due to the large number and wide variety of independent funding opportunities available we鈥檙e not able to offer bespoke advice about which fund/s you should apply to. This page focuses on how to begin your own research into which funds might be relevant to you.
Before you start exploring alternatives, it鈥檚 important to understand the statutory funding available, and the scholarships and bursaries on offer from 91影视破解版.
Searching for your own funds
Funding opportunities vary in value, from smaller contributions of 拢200, to larger amounts that could cover your tuition fees for a year. It鈥檚 important to understand that researching and applying for additional financial support will take time and effort.
Most students who achieve success with additional funding do so because they continually research and apply for everything they can - numerous grants of 拢200 can really add up! While there is no guarantee of finding suitable alternative funding, it is absolutely worth looking.
The majority of funds are competitive and attract many applicants, sometimes with only one award available. Similar to applying for a job, it鈥檚 important to take the time to carefully follow each fund鈥檚 guidance and think about how you can make your application stand out from the crowd.鈥
The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding
is a web resource that UWSsubscribe to, making it free for our students and prospective students to use. It includes a funding database of over 600 charities and trusts, and access to comprehensive guidance on how to produce a high-quality application.
- Accessing this guide from a campus PC? You can automatically without creating an account.
- Already have a UWSemail account? You can create an account in less than 30 seconds.
- Are you a prospective student? We understand you won鈥檛 be able to access our campus PCs nor will you have a UWSemail address. Simply email the Funding and Advice Team at , and we will send you a PIN to access this resource.
SAAS
SAAS maintain a list of trust funds and scholarships called the Register of Education Endowments. The list provides websites, contact details, and eligibility criteria, which you can explore for each Fund and Funder.
You can view the complete .
The Scholarship Hub
You can use to search for UK scholarships, grants or bursaries, as well as find information on how to apply for these opportunities. You should check the website regularly as opportunities can open up throughout the year.
Prospects
Prospects is a graduate careers advice company. The offers graduate career and postgraduate study options, including information on
Uni Grants
You can use to search for funds by organisation, subject area or level of study.
Foundation Scotland
Foundation Scotland work alongside businesses and donors to support local people in communities across Scotland. They offer a variety of funds to individuals who want to shape their future by enhancing their employment prospects through education and training.
You can use to look for funding that is relevant to you.
You can use their to search for funds available on a Scotland-wide basis or by geographical location. Each fund will provide details on the eligibility criteria, grant size, and how and when to make your application.
We would advise you to take note of any key dates mentioned in the funding list, as some funds may provide more than one opportunity to apply each year.
External Funds
Below you鈥檒l find information on a selection of funders who offer some form of financial support to students. These funding opportunities are entirely independent of 91影视破解版, and students must make their own judgements on how/whether to apply. This is not an exhaustive list, and you can continue your search for alternative funding elsewhere.
Armed Forces Undergraduate Funding
If you hold a UK passport and are actively considering a career as a commissioned officer in one of the three branches of HM Armed Forces, you may wish to apply for a scholarship or sponsorship under their undergraduate officer schemes.
You may be eligible for a higher grant if your degree is in a specialist or technical discipline such as physics, engineering, maths, or nursing.
For further information and to apply visit:
Ballantrae Education and Training Fund
The Ballantrae Education and Training Fund provides bursaries of up to 拢2250 to help people access education and training opportunities that could enhance their prospects of gaining or retaining employment. Full-time or part-time students studying courses that lead to a formal or recognised qualification will be favoured. Awards can cover costs that are directly related to attending your course, e.g. towards laptops, travel or accommodation costs, course fees, tools or equipment. It also provides support towards driving test costs and advanced driving courses for rural driving.
To be eligible to apply, you must:
- Live in the Ballantrae Community Council area
- Be age 18 or over, however priority will be given to people between the age of 18 and 25 years.
- Be applying with the purpose of improving your employment prospects
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When to apply: There are no deadlines for submitting applications. You can apply as soon as you have decided to do the course and been accepted onto it.
How to apply: Further information and details on how to apply online can be found by visiting .
Barr Education and Training Fund
The Barr Education and Training Fund provides grants of up to 拢3000 to help people access education and training opportunities that could enhance their prospects of gaining or retaining employment. Full-time or part-time students studying courses that lead to a formal or recognised qualification will be favoured. Awards can cover costs that are directly related to attending your course, e.g. towards laptops, travel or accommodation costs, course fees, tools or equipment. Driving lessons can be funded from age 17.
To be eligible to apply, you must:
- Live in the Barr Community Council area
- Be age 16 or over
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When to apply: There are no deadlines for submitting applications. You can apply as soon as you have decided to do the course and been accepted onto it.
How to apply: Further information and details on how to apply online can be found by visiting .
British Kidney Patient Association Grant
This grant is suitable for students with kidney problems who are receiving dialysis or have recently had a transplant.
Further information and details on how to apply can be found on the .
Carnegie Education Fund
The Carnegie Education Fund administers several different schemes for different types of students. These include:
- Undergraduate schemes such as the Undergraduate Tuition Fee Grants Scheme
- Vacation Scholarships
- Masters Grants
For further details on eligibility and how to apply visit the .
Crichton Foundation
The Foundation offers help to students through scholarships, awards, prizes and bursaries. It offers awards and grants to students and assists the Crichton Campus partners, including Dumfries & Galloway College, University of Glasgow, University of West of Scotland, Open University, Crichton Carbon Centre and Scotland's Rural College.
For more detailed information please visit the .
Dewar Arts Awards
Set up in memory of Scotland's first First Minister, Donald Dewar. The Dewar Arts Awards provide funding to support young artistic talent living and/or working in Scotland.
To be considered for a Dewar Arts Award, applicants must:
- be under the age of 30
- live or work in Scotland
- demonstrate outstanding talent in any artform
- be without the financial means to achieve their full potential
The Trustees look for candidates who have strong ambition and a real passion for their chosen artform.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a clear view of their future development (or that of a particular project), and how receiving a Dewar Arts Award would help them to achieve their goals.
Further information is available at the .
Dumfriesshire Educational Trust
The Trust provides help with several educational expenses including travel costs, educational excursions, equipment costs, postgraduate courses, and adult education.
The fund is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students in part-time or full-time study. Applicants must reside in Dumfriesshire and be wholly or substantially educated there.
Further information and application forms can be found on the . You can also contact鈥痙et@dumgal.gov.uk鈥痜or more details.
Forces Children Scotland
Offer financial support to children of serving and veteran members of the armed forces, who are enrolled in college or university and studying to undergraduate degree level. The University and College Fund can contribute towards the costs of:
- Living expenses (up to Undergraduate degree only)
- Books
- Special Equipment
- Essential course materials
Applications to the fund should be made directly from the young person themselves.
Further information and applications are available from.
Gilchrist Educational Trust
The Gilchrist Educational Trust provides grants to full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students attending British universities who find themselves facing unexpected financial difficulties. Grants are available to cover course costs and other associated expenses whilst studying and are usually intended to help final year learners complete their course.
Further information on eligibility can be found on the .
Application forms can be requested via email at gilchrist.et@gmail.com or you can write to 4 St Michaels Gate, Shrewsbury, SY1 2HL.
Glasgow Educational & Marshall Trust
This Trust aims to help students with their study costs, and some specific course-related travel.
Eligibility
Applicants must have:
- Lived in Glasgow for the last five years
- Moved to Glasgow for reasons other than study
- Not yet started their course
You don鈥檛 need to be studying in Glasgow to be eligible 鈥 those living in Glasgow and planning to commute to UWScampuses elsewhere may apply.
For more information on the defined 鈥淕lasgow鈥 boundary used by the Trust, and whether you and your course meet their other eligibility criteria, review the Trust鈥檚 website:
Application Deadline
Application deadlines are usually one or two months before course start dates, so it鈥檚 important to apply in good time.
The Glasgow Educational and Marshall Trust Committee meets four times a year: in March, June, September and December. You should make an application (after you check your eligibility) at times specified in the Trust's FAQs When Should I Apply section:
Applications should be made independently via the Trust鈥檚 website.
Hadyard Hill Education & Training Fund (Dailly)
The Hadyard Hill Education & Training Fund (Dailly) provides grants of up to 拢3000 to help people access education and training opportunities that could enhance their prospects of gaining or retaining employment. Awards can cover costs that are directly related to attending your course, e.g. towards laptops, travel or accommodation costs, course fees, tools or equipment. Driving lessons can be funded from age 17.
To be eligible to apply, you must:
- Live in the Dailly Community Council area
- Be 16+ (OR 17 if applying for help with driving lessons and theory test)
- Be applying with the purpose of improving your employment prospects
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When to apply: There are no deadlines for submitting applications. You can apply as soon as you have decided to do the course and been accepted onto it.
How to apply: Further information and details on how to apply online can be found by visiting .
Hadyard Hill Education & Training Fund (Pinwherry & Pinmore)
The Hadyard Hill Education & Training Fund (Pinwherry & Pinmore) provides grants of up to 拢3000 to improve the opportunities and livelihoods of people in Pinwherry and Pinmore which will enhance their skills to gain or retain employment. Full-time and part-time students studying courses that lead to a formal or recognised qualification will be favoured. Awards can cover costs that are directly related to attending your course, e.g. towards laptops, travel or accommodation costs, course fees, tools or equipment. Driving lessons can be funded from age 17.
To be eligible to apply, you must:
- Live in the Pinwherry and Pinmore Community Council area
- Be age 16 or over
Further information on eligibility can be obtained via email: grants@foundationscotland.org.uk
When to apply: There are no deadlines for submitting applications. You can apply as soon as you have decided to do the course and been accepted onto it.
How to apply: Further information and details on how to apply online can be found by visiting .
Holywood Trust Bursaries
The Holywood Trust is a charitable organisation which aims to help young people in Dumfries and Galloway fulfil their potential in cultural, educational and social aspects of their lives.
Further information and details on how to apply can be found at the .
ICAS Foundation Bursaries
The ICAS Foundation provides bursary funding to eligible students studying accountancy or a finance related degree. The ICAS Foundation is a body that has been established by ICAS (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland) to make a significant difference to academically talented young people from disadvantaged communities by helping them take their first steps into a professional career in accountancy or finance.
Young people from disadvantaged communities are under-represented at universities across Scotland, especially for those on courses that lead to a life-long profession. ICAS, as one of the leading professional accountancy bodies in the world, believes that it can do more to open up access to the accountancy profession and has helped establish the Foundation to help do just that.
Applicants must:
- Have a household income of 拢34,000 or less per year (before tax).
- Be eligible for UK government student support.
- Not hold a previous degree (exceptions apply).
Further information is available on the .
John Watson's Trust
Grants are available to young people aged 21 years and under who have a physical or learning disability, and/or who are socially disadvantaged. The Trust provides help with education and training expenses including books, travel, and the cost of trips. Both full-time and part-time students can apply.
Although priority is given to individuals and groups in the Lothian region grants can also be awarded elsewhere in Scotland.
For further details on eligibility and how to apply visit the .
Postgrad Solutions Study Bursaries
Postgraduate Solutions Ltd offers a fixed number of postgraduate study bursaries each academic year. They welcome applications from full-time and part-time students, from all academic disciplines, from anywhere in the world.
For more information on the funding currently available and how to apply visit the .
Sidney Perry Foundation
The Foundation鈥檚 aim is to enhance access to education and ensure that individuals have the opportunity to achieve their academic goals, regardless of their background or financial circumstances.
Grants from the Foundation are designed to supplement students鈥 financial support, helping to cover additional costs related to study.
Applications are welcomed from full-time and part-time students who are under 35 years of age at the start of their course.
For further details on eligibility and how to apply visit the .
Stirlingshire Educational Trust
The Stirlingshire Education Trust offers a range of grants to students who have lived in Stirlingshire for a minimum of five consecutive years 鈥 either currently or in the past - or who were born there.
Awards may be made towards fees, books, travel, equipment, kit etc.
For further details on eligibility and how to apply visit the .
The Schwab & Westheimer Scholarships
The Shwab and Westheimer Trust offers a range of scholarships to young asylum seekers and refugees. Funding is available for both undergraduate and postgraduate study. Each scholarship has its own eligibility criteria and award value, so you need to check which one is relevant to you before you apply.
For further details on the current scholarships available, eligibility criteria, and how to apply, visit the .
Each scholarship has different award values and its own eligibility criteria, it is therefore important that you check out the individual scholarships to see which one is relevant to your needs and to ensure eligibility prior to applying.
Further information on what is available can be found at the following websites:
The St Andrews Society of the State of New York
The St Andrew鈥檚 Scholarship for Study in the US offers a life-changing opportunity for Scottish students studying Law, Finance, Journalism, Education, and the Arts, to study in the United States for one year. Scholarship funding can be used towards tuition, maintenance, and travel costs.
Preference will be given to students with no previous experience of the United States and for whom a period of study there would provide a life-changing experience.
For further details on eligibility and how to apply visit the .
Winning Students Scholarship
Winning Students 100 is Scotland鈥檚 national student scholarship programme, supporting 100 of the most talented student athletes currently studying in Scotland.
Scholarships are awarded on a twelve-month basis and can be spent on support services including student accommodation, competition fees, and sports equipment.
For further details on eligibility and how to apply visit the .