Plymouth Astor Trust (VHS) Scholarships Bursary

Eligibility criteria

According to the terms of the trust agreement applicants should normally:

• Be studying within the Plymouth Institute of Education.
• Be enrolled on one of the following programmes:
  BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies
• Travel and other expenses deemed part of a student’s programme requirements are not eligible for a bursary.

Application process

1. There are certain eligibility criteria for receiving a bursary. Before completing your application, you should check your eligibility (see the previous section). 

2. Your application must be supportedby a reference from your Personal Tutor indicating how long they have known you and containing a brief statement of support for your application. 

3. As soon as you decide to apply for a bursary you should approach your Personal Tutor and ask them to send the reference to plymouthastorscholarship@plymouth.ac.uk.

4. Applications not completed on the application form downloaded from the Plymouth Astor Trust (VHS) Scholarship Bursary page of the University website will not be accepted.

5. Complete all the fields on the application form as fully as possible and ensure that all typed words in the open comment boxes are visible. 

6. Submit your completed application form to plymouthastorscholarship@plymouth.ac.uk by the closing date at 15:00. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. 

7. Application forms will be reviewed by a selection panel (the Trustees and/or their representatives) and applicants will usually be informed of the outcome of their applications by email before the Christmas break. 

8. A one-off payment of up to £750 will be awarded to successful applicants towards costs associated with the activity being considered. In exceptional circumstances the amount of the award may be increased subject to the discretion of the trustees.

9. The sum awarded will usually be credited to a bank account held in the name of the applicant within six weeks of being notified of a successful application. 

Should you have any questions about applying for the Plymouth Astor Trust Scholarships Bursary, please contact plymouthastorscholarship@plymouth.ac.uk.