Grants and Advocacy Programme – Education Grants

Hope for the Young
About this opportunity
Level of Study
- Pre-university
- Foundation
- Undergraduate
- Other Levels
Other levels of study
Our maximum grant is £4,500, however, most grants awarded will be smaller than this. Therefore, we will not be able to fund university tuition fees in full. We do not support with grants towards tuition fees if the international tuition fee rate is charged.
Other levels of study
Basic qualifications and up to a first degree – Entry level up to a level 6 qualification
Eligibility
Asylum seeker, Refugee status, Humanitarian protection, Temporary refugee permission, Limited or Discretionary Leave to Remain (private/family life), Indefinite Leave to Remain, Ukraine schemes, Other forms of sanctuary (including Calais Leave, Section 67 Leave, UASC leave and Stateless Leave)
Additional notes about eligibility criteria
We do not provide financial support for international students, private education courses and those who have exhausted their appeals and are unlikely to remain in the UK to complete their education.
We provide grants for young people between the ages of 16 – 28 years old only.
What is included in this opportunity?
- Accommodation
- Study costs (books, travel, etc.)
Additional notes about support provided
Young people who receive a grant will also have the opportunity to access tailored advice and one-to-one support from Hope for the Young throughout their studies.
Our Grants and Advocacy Coordinator will be there to answer questions, signpost grant holders to new opportunities and services, and advocate on their behalf if they are facing difficulties.
Types of study available
- Face-to-face
- Part-time / flexible
- Full-time
Other types of study
Basic qualifications and up to a first degree – Entry level up to a level 6 qualification
Additional details about application process
We need the online application form to be completed by an education or welfare organisation on behalf of the young person seeking support (e.g. a Teacher or Support Worker).
In exceptional circumstances we will consider a self-referral from a young person, if they do not have anyone who can complete the application on their behalf. However, they will need to include the contact details of someone who has agreed to provide a professional reference in support of their application.
As we are a small charity our funds are extremely limited. Our maximum grant is £4,500, however, most grants awarded will be smaller than this. Therefore, we will not be able to fund university tuition fees in full.
If you are seeking support for your tuition fees it is important that you also apply to other charities and can clearly demonstrate how you plan to meet the full costs of studying throughout the academic year. As part of your application we will require the names of the organisations and the amounts you have applied for.
Is this opportunity available for individuals outside of the UK?
No
For further questions contact Pamela Verma
Call Us
07448 155126
Email Us
ef@hopefortheyoung.org.uk
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