City University London 2026 Lambeth Residents Grant

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.

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).

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Value£1,500 - £4,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorCity University London
• City to studyLondon
• School to studyCity University London
• Eligible CountryUnited Kingdom

Benefits

• £1,500 - £4,000

Requirements

In order to be eligible for a grant, you must meet the following criteria:

• You must 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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Free Ongoing Fully Funded Scholarships Guide 2026 (Download Now)

Application Deadline

How To Apply

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