Grant AID AND BURSARY GUIDELINES
At the Sir John Sedley Educational Foundation, we aim to help support young people with financial support in variety of different areas of their education. This could be with materials, contributions towards vocational courses, educational trips, or just general expenses that education can entail.
We judge each application on an individual basis, but if you are unsure if your needs qualify for funding, please do not hesitate in contacting us.
With Grants and Bursaries, the amounts awarded are at the Trustees' discretion. Please note that individuals can apply each academic year.
With Bursaries, there is generally no maximum amount, but this will typically be £3,000 for each Financial Year of your course or study programme.
For any applications that involve technology, for example to help purchase a laptop, we have a Technology Policy which is as follows:
- The Trust will help qualifying young people purchase technology and associated equipment, for example laptops.
- The Trust will pay up to £500.00 per applicant.
- Only individuals can apply. If an institution, such as a school, requires equipment for their students, the amount awarded will be considered outside of the these rules, and a blanket grant will be considered to help.
As part of the terms of each Grant or Bursary, the Trustees ask that an update on your progress and achievements is provided, along with quotes, invoices or receipts. Further detail will be given about this if your application is approved.
In the instance where funding is approved before your course or event is cancelled, you will be obligated to return the funds to the Trust.
If the monies are not used as originally intended, you are required to notify clerk@sirjohnsedley.org.uk immediately. If it is deemed that the funds are not being used appropriately, they can be recouped and future applications may be refused.
