Bridge to GCSE English – Student Book
June 20, 2011 By
Edexcel GCSE English and English Language Extend Student Book
June 20, 2011 By
My scholarship experience
February 14, 2011 By
Mum of four, Sarah Wheatley, experienced first-hand the scholarship application process, when their family plans to move counties coincided with eldest son, Joseph, starting Secondary School. She explains why, and how, they took the decision to apply for funding for Joseph’s education. “When we were planning on moving to York a few years ago, Joseph was due to start secondary school. After looking up the various state secondary schools in the different areas of York, I was concerned that we would not be able to afford to live in the catchment area for any of the decent ones. I couldn’t bear to send him to a ‘rough’ school – I know that sounds snobby – after going to [our local primary] where the children are all so protected and looked after.”
The best school in the area was the exclusive and high achieving St Peter’s; a private school in York that prides itself in proving a first class education. After finding the school on the internet, Sarah phoned to enquire and was sent an information pack through the post, including the school’s prospectus and application form. [Read more...]
Disabled Student Funding
February 10, 2011 By
There are various scholarships available for students with disabilities, through a range of organisations.
One example is the Mike Devenney Scholarship Fund, which accepts applications from ambitious British disabled students of any age. [Read more...]
Adult Learning Grant
February 7, 2011 By
The Adult Learning Grant is designed to encourage adults back into full-time education (at least 12 hours per week). [Read more...]
Awards From Charitable Trusts
February 3, 2011 By
As well as institution-based scholarships, there are charitable trusts with limited funds which can sometimes provide extra help to those in need.
Family Action, for example, is a charity that has been supporting needy families since it was founded in 1869. The group estimates that 45,000 children and families have been helped by the charity, with a further 150,000 people benefiting from their information and educational grants programme. The charity normally makes awards of £200-£300.
It has also funded the Horizons Education Fund, which has awarded over £1 million worth of grants to lone parents in education or training, to help them build a brighter future for their families. [Read more...]