In 2016 the Parish Council set up an Education Support Fund to help students, full or part-time, acquire a little extra funding towards their studies. The fund now runs completely independently from the Parish Council and raises its own funds, including a generous annual sum from a local donor.
If you are 16 years or over, have lived in Buckland Brewer Parish for a year or more, and you are about to embark on studies, or you are already studying, full or part-time, then you are eligible to apply for an Education Support Grant. Full-time can include school, college or university courses. Part-time can include evening classes, day release for apprentices or Open University. Other studies will also be considered. The monies awarded can be used for travel, laptops, course-related tools or any other financial support that is essential for the course you are taking.
All applications are treated anonymously.
For an application form please contact the Applications Co-ordinator Pat Blosse, Greenbank, Buckland Brewer, EX39 5LU, 01237 452389, or by e-mail pblosseedsupp@gmail.com. Alternatively, download a pdf version here.
Completed application forms must be received by 1st October each year.
Please click here for further details about the aims and rules of the Fund and how to donate. Click here for information regarding the 2025 programme.