Apply Now: Barrhill Education & Training Fund Programme (UK)

These grants aim to help people access training and education opportunities that better equip them with the range of skills needed to enter or retain employment.

Purpose

• The purpose of the Barrhill Education & Training Fund is to improve the opportunities and livelihoods of people living in the fund area.

Funding Information

• The overall maximum award (combining fees and other costs) for all courses is capped at £3,000.
• For short courses under a year, an applicant can apply for all or part of the course fee or associated costs, with a maximum grant of £1,000.
• For courses of one year or longer (termed ‘multi-year’), the fund can offer a maximum of £1,000 per year for up to three years.

Eligible Activities

• Awards can support costs that are directly related to attending your course or apprenticeship, including:
  • Course fees, but only where these costs cannot be waived or funded through any other means.
  • Study aids and equipment e.g., laptops, software, stationery up to a maximum of £500.
  • Technical aids/equipment e.g., specialist clothing relating to the course, tools, other specialist equipment.
  • Travel and subsistence costs e.g., bus, train or petrol, meals etc.
  • Accommodation costs.
  • Childcare costs to allow you to study.
  • Driving lessons and driving practical or theory tests (including driving qualifications related to employment such as contribution to HGV licence, construction cards or trailer test) capped at £1,000 in total, with no return to the Fund for a second award.

Ineligible Activities

• Costs that are already covered by a school, college, the Council or other body – they expect University and college students to have explored funding available from Student Awards Agency Scotland.
• You cannot apply courses or costs associated with courses that you have already finished.
• They will not fund training or equipment that your employer should be providing for you, or that is necessary for you to carry out your current job.
• Apprentices cannot apply for any cost that can be claimed back from their employer or another source.
• Private tuition providing additional support to the school curriculum cannot be funded.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants for bursaries:
  • Must be individuals resident in Barrhill aged 16 or over.
  • Applying for a further education or training course to develop your skills and opportunities. The course can be at college, university or with a reputable training provider. Normally you should apply before your course starts, but if your course is for one year or longer, you may apply if you have already started.
  • Apprentices can apply for costs that cannot be claimed back from their employer or another source.
  • You can apply if you are still at school but attending a college course for some of the week. However, you’re only eligible to apply for costs not covered by your school, the college, the Council or other sources.

For more information, visit Foundation Scotland.