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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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- 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, so applications should reach us by early February,
late April, late June, late September or late November.
The exact closing dates for applications are given on
individual application forms and on our website.
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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.
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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. Send us an acknowledgement.
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Please return the acknowledgement slip which accompanies
the cheque. If there is a problem please quote the reference
number at the bottom of the slip in all correspondence.
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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.
Remember to quote your first reference number.
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