North East Wales Science Fund for Individuals (UK)

The fund will support students facing financial hardship and are or will be studying Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics, or any combination with a related scientific subject.

Funding Information

• Individuals studying Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics, or a course with a significant scientific aspect can apply for a grant of £1,000 per year, up to four years for the following modes of study:
  • Undergraduate level
  • Postgraduate level
  • HND
  • PhD
• Grants are awarded for a specified course and may not be applied to any other purpose without written approval from the Trustees.
• Applicants will usually be granted awards for the duration of their course, subject to completion of a monitoring report on the previous year and confirmation by their college of subsequent enrolment each year.
• Grants will not be awarded retrospectively i.e. for costs already incurred prior to receipt of the grant offer letter and signed terms and conditions.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be:
  • Residents of Flintshire, Denbighshire or Conwy county.
  • Under the age of 25.
  • The application must show a clear need for financial support, financial hardship or additional support needs.
  • Costs associated with entering into further/higher education including equipment, materials, overseas travel, and course/exam fees.
  • Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate exactly how they will meet the Fund’s objectives and priorities, and who have not previously received support from this Fund.
  • Applicants applying for funding for a Postgraduate level course must have attained a 1st or upper 2nd class honors degree.

Application Requirements 

• Applicants for postgraduate study are required to submit a statement regarding the programme of study and research aims.
• Successful applicants should notify the Trustees as soon as possible, if any change in circumstances affect your study, such as a change of course, examination failure or ill health.
• The application must show a clear need for financial support, financial hardship or additional support needs.

For more information, visit Community Foundation Wales.