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The trust is a small charity with no paid staff. It awards
small grants to support the education and training of
adults resident in the UK who speak a language other
than English as their first language.
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1. Please complete the application form clearly.
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We give up to a total of £300*
(often much less) for
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- registration, course and exam fees which you have to
pay yourself (these receive priority) and when possible
for
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- books (dictionaries only at present)
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- equipment (special cases only)
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- costs
of joining professional bodies
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Sorry, we do not give money for
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- fares,
except for disabled students with an accompanying statement
from a doctor
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- accommodation and living expenses
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- overseas students to study in the UK or abroad
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......nor, usually, for
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- Post-graduate
higher education
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Note: Cheques for fees will normally be made out to
colleges or other institutions.
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2. Attach an academic reference from a tutor or a
college careers/student advisor.
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This
should be submitted on official headed notepaper. A college
enrolment confirmation alone is not enough. Please see
our suggested Guidelines for Referees.
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3. Send the form with the reference to us at the
above address.
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The awards committee of the trust meets five times a year. The exact closing dates for applications are given on individual application forms and on our website, www.ruthhaymantrust.com
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4. Wait.
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Congratulations! If you are awarded a grant you should receive a cheque about a month after the closing date for applications. We do not normally make more than one award per course in any one academic year.
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- Sorry. We get many, many applications.
If you don't get a letter you have, unfortunately,
been unsuccessful. We cannot write to unsuccessful
candidates but you are welcome to try again in the
future.
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5. Tell us you have received the cheque.
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Please return the receipt at the bottom of the letter which we send with the cheque. If there is a problem, please always give the reference number at the bottom of the receipt.
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6. Apply again.
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You are welcome to apply for further years of study. We will consider your application IF you did (5) above. Please quote your previous reference number.
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