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Bursary Application

Applications are currently closed for the Christmas and New Year period. Please check back again in early January 2026.

About you

Date of birth
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Month
Year

You must be under 21 years of age at the time of application.

This must be your road/street address and the district of Nottingham in which you live. You must be resident within the boundary of the City of Nottingham so please don't put 'Nottingham'. If you don't live within the City, sorry, but you are not eligible to apply.

This will only be used if we cannot contact you by email.

This will be used as the primary contact with you.

Education

e.g. Bilborough College, Bluecoat Academy, Walter Halls Primary

Tell us about your project

This should be an activity outside of formal education but with recognisable educational benefits to you. You should include date(s) it will take place, any organisations (e.g. groups, schools, external providers etc.) connected with this activity, any qualifications you will attain by taking part, what difference it will make to you personally and how you may benefit others in Nottingham by undertaking this activity.

Finance

Explain the costs involved in the activity and whether you are currently entitled to any benefits, such as Free School Meals.

Please explain the ways you are fundraising towards this activity and the amounts you have raised.

The current maximum is £800 per individual. You MUST have A BANK ACCOUNT IN YOUR NAME to receive the funding. Separate applications can be made at different times up to the individual total.

Referee's details

Enter here the details of an adult who will vouch for you and your application. You must get their permission first. This could be a Headteacher, Head of Year, College tutor, Group leader, Coach etc. NOTE this cannot be a family member.

Ask the person named in the previous answer. to write some comments in support of your application here. There is a brief guide to what is required by those supporting a bursary application.


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Signatures

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Declaration by Parent/Guardian/Carer: I, the above-signed, am aware of this applcation for a bursary from the Trust and approve of the activity my child intends to undertake with the award, if successful. I confirm that, to the best of my knowledge, all reasonable care has been taken to ensure that my child will not be at risk when undertaking this activity.

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Declaration by Applicant: I here by confirm that the information provided is accurate and that certain details can be shared with trustees of The Nottingham Education Trust in review of my application.

Have you ever applied for a bursary from the Trust before?
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