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John Bristow and Thomas Mason Trust

John Bristow and Thomas Mason Trust: personal grants for higher education

Personal grants towards the costs of further and higher education for students living in the 1926 boundary of the Parish of Charlwood in Surrey (including Hookwood and Lowfield Heath). The applicant applies personally with details of the course and institution, a breakdown of expenditure and a statement of intent; money is released once proof of acceptance is received. Trustees meet every other month, and applications must arrive at least two weeks before a meeting.

Apply on the funder’s site
You could get
Amount not specified
Closes in
18 days left
5 November
Effort
Moderate
full application with documents

Who can apply

  • Students living in the area of benefit, the 1926 boundary of the Parish of Charlwood, which includes Hookwood and Lowfield Heath, going on to or studying at a college or university
  • The form must be completed by the applicant personally and cannot be submitted on someone else's behalf
  • If successful, funds are provided once evidence of acceptance is received

What it funds

Personal grants for higher education, towards the costs of a course at a college or university

What it will not fund

  • Students living outside the area of benefit (the 1926 boundary of the Parish of Charlwood)
  • Applications submitted on someone else's behalf

How to apply

  1. Complete the education grant form online, or download the Word or PDF version: your details, the institution, level of qualification, proof of acceptance, length of course, year of study, amount requested, a breakdown of expenditure, why you need help, your own contribution and any student or maintenance loan
  2. Write a statement of intent: reasons for wanting the qualification, aims for the future, reasons for funding, how you will contribute to the wider community, and anything else that may help
  3. Add your bank details and signature, and submit so the Trust Secretary receives it at least 2 weeks before a Trustees' meeting (usually the third Thursday of January, March, May, July, September and November)
  4. Trustees consider it and normally reply within two weeks of the meeting

if your application is successful, funds are provided once evidence of acceptance is received

Have ready

  • Acceptance letter or evidence of UCAS acceptance (or a course offer)
  • Breakdown of expenditure, with screenshots or attachments
  • Student Finance England letter, if you receive a student or maintenance loan
  • Statement of intent
  • Scanned or photographed signature

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