The Walcot Foundation offers grants to low-income Lambeth residents to assist with the costs of undertaking education and training with a strong likelihood of leading to work.
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Benefits
Grants of up to £1,500 are available for course related expenses (for example books, equipment, travel costs) and up to £4,000 towards the cost of childcare (for children aged 3 and over).
Requirements
In order to be eligible for a grant, you must meet the following criteria:
- You musy have lived in Lambeth for at least one year
- You must live in a low-income household (receiving income-based benefits or working and receiving a very low wage)
- You must be aged 18 or over (for college or sixth form students; applications can be accepted from individuals who are 17 if applying for a grant for the academic year in which they turn 18).
In addition, any one of the following circumstances should apply:
- You are studying (or planning to study) towards a first degree or vocational qualification that has a strong likelihood of leading to employment (we cannot fund individuals who already have a degree or vocational qualification at NVQ level 4 or equivalent)
- You have been out of work for much of the last five years and not gained a degree or NVQ-4 (or equivalent) vocational qualification in the last 10 years
- You are in low paid work (receiving working tax credit), but want to boost your chances of finding better paid employment by undertaking qualifications/training courses.
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Application Deadline
Not SpecifiedHow To Apply
Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to
City University London on www.walcotfoundation.org.uk to apply
For more details, visit City St George's, University of London Grant webpage
