Trust Funds

Eligibility

Eligibility may depend upon a wide range of criteria, for example:
–   where an applicant is from
–   where they went to school
–   their chosen course or career path
–   whether they have a disability or medical condition
–   whether they are at a financial disadvantage compared to other students

Searching for Trust Funds

The Directory of Social Change publishes “The Educational Grants Directory” which lists details of charities and trust funds – a copy of this directory can be accessed via the University Money Advisers and the Hive.

Lists of a selection of Trust Funds can be found in our Trust Fund Guide.

In addition, there are several websites which provide information on charitable trusts and alternative funding, some of which include a Grant search facility to help students identify appropriate funding based on individual circumstances and needs – see below:

Turn2Us

is a charitable service which helps people access welfare benefits, educational grants and other help. Individuals can search their database to find funding. 

Postgraduate Studentships

designed for postgraduates and intending postgraduates.

British Council

gives information and advice to international students, and includes a postgraduate scholarship finder.

Prospects

a graduate careers website which also provides information on sources of funding for postgraduate students.

Postgrad.com

offers advice and study bursaries to the value of £500.

The Scholarship Hub

has a comprehensive database of funding for UK/EU undergraduates and postgraduates

Students are advised to apply for help from trust funds as soon as they can because some charities use up their funding allocations fairly early in the academic year.