This grant is available to support the provision of education and training from early years through to adulthood.
Applications for grants will be considered by the trustees for the following:
- for children with special educational, or additional support needs required to enable them to make progress, or to fulfil their potential.
- for 16-18 year olds continuing in Further Education where the course is not available locally.
- for 18-21 year olds continuing to Higher Education - degree courses at University.
- adult education: retraining and the acquisition of new skills and/ or qualification.
Guidance notes for applicants
Please read the following information carefully before you proceed with an application enquiry.
A grant may be considered by the trustees for these purposes:
Educational/Additional Support Needs (early years)
A maximum grant of £1,750 per academic year may be awarded.
The child must have specific educational or support needs required to enable them to make progress or fulfil their potential without which, he/she is at risk of underachieving in mainstream education or in their specific area of talent or potential.
These needs include, but are not limited to:
- Proven medical condition such as autism spectrum, learning disabilities etc., which requires alternative teaching methods, smaller class sizes, greater teacher attention, supplementary lessons; or
- The child is ‘gifted and talented’ for example performs at, or shows the potential for performing at, a high level of accomplishment: academically, artistically and/or physically and who require additional support not provided by mainstream education and has been awarded a partial scholarship on the basis of ability.
Applicants may also apply for an additional grant if there is a proven case of hardship to fund the balance of school fees.
The following evidence will need to be submitted with your grant application form:
- details of the support required from the school, college, nursery, specialist, therapist as applicable/appropriate
- enquiries have been made to show that the support requested is not available through the normal channels or there would a lengthy wait to obtain the support needed.
- details of any bursaries, awards and academic scholarships applied for and the outcome of the applications, should be included with the application.
Application form (Early Years)
If you wish to apply for a grant, you can contact a member of our staff for a form or you can download the printable application form by clicking this link
School/Supplementary Teaching Fees
Further Education
A maximum grant of £1,750 per academic year may be awarded for those continuing in Further Education where the course they wish to undertake is not available to them locally. This includes Sixth Form College, F.E. Colleges or Specialist Colleges for example Agricultural College.
- In addition to a completed application form full details of the course the young person wishes to undertake must be provided along with evidence that the course is not available locally.
- Details of the costs that will be incurred by attending a college that is in a different locality to that in which the young person lives.
Application form
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If you wish to apply for a grant, you can contact a member of our staff for a form or you can download the printable application form by clicking this link
- This grant is usually appropriate for 16-18 year olds, however there may be circumstances where the Trustees can consider supporting applications from beneficiaries outside of this age group. Please contact the BTPF office if this applies to you.
Higher Education
At the Baily Thomas Provident Fund, we believe in supporting lifelong learning and education.
The University grant is available to beneficiaries who wish to continue their education at higher levels, whether that’s through an undergraduate degree or equivalent like an NVQ Level 5, Higher National Diploma or Foundation Degree.
The Baily Thomas Provident Fund will consider funding up to £4,500 per academic year towards university costs. The grant is available on a once per lifetime basis.
Who can apply?
The University grant is designed for beneficiaries at every stage of their educational journey. Whether you are a dependent of a beneficiary continuing to university after further education, or you are a beneficiary considering pursuing a degree later in life.
The grant is designed to make attending university more accessible, providing financial support to assist with tuition fees and other related costs.
How to apply
To apply for the university grant, please download and complete the application form and submit it along with the following:
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University offer letter from the university you are attending
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The payment schedule from your university’s finance team outlining the tuition fees due for the academic year you are requesting the grant for
University Grant Application Form
Additional support for low-income families
We understand that attending university can come with additional challenges, especially for those from low-income families. If you need further support, please get in touch with the Baily Thomas Provident Fund team to see if you qualify for further assistance.
For guidance the Baily Thomas Provident Fund uses the same criteria as the Student Loan Company to define low-income, which is currently set at £25,000. If your household income meets this threshold, you may be entitled to apply for further grant funding from us.
Please note proof of household income will be required as part of the application process.
Discretion of the trustee
Please note that all grants are awarded at the discretion of the trustees. The trustees will carefully consider your application based on the information you provide.
Post Graduate Study
Applications for grants for post-graduate study; for example: PGCE, Professional Qualifications, Masters, NVQ Level 7/Post Graduate Diplomas or equivalent, where the purpose is for career progression and/or access to chosen profession will be considered on a discretionary case by case basis.
A maximum grant of £1,750 per academic year may be awarded.
Application form
If you wish to apply for a grant you can contact a member of our staff for a form or you can download the printable application form by clicking this link.
Adult Education and Re-training
The trustees will consider awarding a grant to support the acquisition of new skills and/or qualifications if a beneficiary can demonstrate to the Trustees that the education or training will be beneficial to the beneficiary's long-term future. For example the acquisition of new skills and qualifications may enable a beneficiary to access a new hobby or interest and enhance a beneficiary's wellbeing.
In the case of employment and career related education and training this grant is only awarded on the basis of one of the following
- The applicant has approached their current employer for funding and been refused; or
- The employer is only able to part fund the course; or
- The applicant is self-employed or unemployed
- Where the employer is able to part fund the course a grant will only be made to the extent not covered by the current employer.
Applications will be considered for assistance with one degree or equivalent per beneficiary at any stage in life.
If the training/qualification is necessary for the purposes of a beneficiary's employment it is for the employer to fund the training/qualification and grant applications will not be considered.
Application form (Adult & Re-Training)
If you wish to apply for a grant, you can contact a member of our staff for a form or you can download the printable application form by clicking this link
Adult Education and Re-training