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Foundation Scotland

Beinneun Student Scholarship Fund

Scholarships (bursaries) of up to £1,500 per application per calendar year for individuals aged 16+ living in Fort Augustus, Glenmoriston and Glengarry (Highland) to access further/higher education or training that improves their employability or helps them develop a new career. Up to four scholarship payments can be made per person over the fund's lifetime. It is not means tested, but applicants who can evidence real financial need are preferred; it is paid from the Beinneun Community Benefit Fund and has been continuously open since 1 January 2026.

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You could get
Up to £1,500
no fixed round
Deadline
Rolling
apply any time
Effort
Light
short form, little evidence needed

Who can apply

  • Individuals aged 16 or over resident in Fort Augustus, Glenmoriston or Glengarry (Highland)
  • The application must relate to a further/higher education or training course to develop skills and employability, and must be made before the course begins
  • Not means tested, but preference goes to applicants who can evidence real financial need
  • Maximum £1,500 per application per calendar year and four scholarship payments per person over the fund's lifetime
  • Organisations cannot apply to this fund (the wider Beinneun Community Benefit Fund supports groups separately)

What it funds

Part or all of the costs of attending a course, full or part time, including short vocational courses (e.g. Modern and Foundation Apprenticeships, NC, HNC, HND, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, forklift tickets, LGV/HGV):

  • Course fees not already paid from elsewhere
  • Travel (bus, ferry or train fares, fuel
  • Under-22s must use Young Scot free bus travel first, and other transport is only considered if the course cannot be reached by bus)
  • Study aids such as laptop, software, stationery and books
  • Technical aids/equipment such as course-related specialist clothing and tools
  • Accommodation
  • Tutor costs

The level of award depends on the course and your circumstances, including any bursary available from Skills Development Scotland, SAAS, a college fee waiver or elsewhere.

What it will not fund

  • General living costs
  • Environmentally damaging or unsustainable activities
  • Travel abroad
  • Vehicle purchases
  • Costs incurred before a decision is made on your application (retrospective funding), including courses that have already begun
  • Training or equipment your employer should provide, or that is necessary for your current job or a job you are likely to move into with your current employer
  • Apprentice costs that can be claimed back from the employer or another source
  • Costs already covered by a school, college, the local authority or another awarding body (e.g. an industry trade body, Skills Development Scotland or SAAS)

How to apply

  1. Read Foundation Scotland's application criteria and common exclusions, and optionally review the individual application form questions (PDF)
  2. Set up an online portal account with a working email address and complete the online application form before your course starts
  3. Upload a recent bank statement, evidence of your home address, quotes for costs and your offer letter or confirmation of a place (state if you want fees paid directly to the provider)
  4. Foundation Scotland reviews the application, may contact you for more information, and emails you a decision
  5. If awarded, spend the award as set out in your application under the Grant Acceptance terms, tell Foundation Scotland of any change of plans, and report back at the end of the course with feedback and a copy of your qualification certificate

For questions on eligibility contact the Grants Team on grants@foundationscotland.org.uk or 0131 524 0300.

Have ready

  • Recent bank statement showing your name, address, account number and sort code (scanned, photographed or electronic copy)
  • Evidence of your home address (e.g. driving licence, SAAS letter, a bill, or an official letter such as from the Scottish Exam Board, school, NHS, tax office or a payslip)
  • Confirmation of your course enrolment or offer letter / confirmation of a place
  • Quotes for the costs you need to pay (study aids, equipment, accommodation)

Some evidence can be provided later if not available at application; a qualification certificate is required when you report back.

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