Ruth Hayman Trust Grant Application Guidelines
You MUST read these guidelines before you complete the form.
The Ruth Hayman Trust gives small grants to support the education and training needs of adults who have come to settle in the UK and whose first language is not English.
We give up to a total of £500* (usually much less) for:
· registration, course and exam fees which you have to pay yourself (these receive priority) and, when possible, for
· costs of joining professional bodies, CRB / DBS checks (when essential for the course)
· books (dictionaries only at present)
· equipment (special cases only, when essential for the course)
* Ruth Hayman centenary fund
For a limited period we are able to increase the £500 limit for those on courses at Level 3 and above, and membership of professional associations, where fees are very high.
Sorry, we do not give money for
· fares, except for students with mobility difficulties – with an accompanying statement from a doctor or other evidence
· accommodation and living expenses
· childcare
· computers
· overseas students to study in the UK or abroad
· post-graduate higher education (unless it leads directly to employment)
Note: Cheques for fees will normally be made out to colleges or other institutions.
1. Please complete all the form as we cannot consider incomplete applications. Answer all sections of the form clearly and provide additional information where are asked.
2. You must include a reference relevant to your education or training from a tutor or college careers/student advisor with your application. This should be submitted on official headed notepaper. Confirmation of enrolment or attendance is not enough. See Guidelines for Referees.
3. Send the form with the reference to us at PO Box 17685, London N6 6WD. Or make sure your tutor or a college careers/student advisor sends it to us. There is no need to send certificates, bank details or enrolment / attendance forms.
Please make sure you have put on the correct postage! Remember large envelopes cost more to post.
The awards committee of the trust meets five times a year. The exact closing dates for applications are on our website, www.ruthhaymantrust.com
4. Wait.
· Congratulations! If you are awarded a grant you should receive a cheque about a month after the closing date for applications. We do not normally make more than one award per course in any one academic year.
· Sorry. We get many, many applications. If you don’t get a letter you have, unfortunately, been unsuccessful. We cannot write to unsuccessful candidates but you are welcome to try again in the future.
5. Tell us you have received the cheque. Please return the receipt at the bottom of the letter, which we send with the cheque. If there is a problem, please always give the reference number at the bottom of the receipt.
6. Apply again. You are welcome to apply for further years of study. We will consider your application, if you did (5) above. Please quote your previous reference number.
Ruth Hayman Trust Grant Application Form
PO Box 17685, London NW6 5WD
You must enclose or send a reference with this application
Family name: / Male ¨Female ¨
First names: / Date of birth:
Address:
Post code: / Telephone numbers:
e-mail address: / How many years have you lived in the United Kingdom?
Where were you born? (country of origin) / First language
What other languages do you speak?
What is your status in the U.K?
This information is strictly confidential.
Please tick your status (you may tick more than one box):
Asylum Seeker ¨ Overseas Student ¨
Refugee status ¨ Indefinite Leave to Remain ¨
British Citizen ¨ EU Citizen ¨
Visitor ¨
Discretionary Leave to Remain / Humanitarian Protection ¨
Other (please say what)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Please give the names of other organisations you have applied to, including learner support and hardship funds at your educational institution. / Have you applied to the Ruth Hayman Trust before?
If yes, when?
Were you successful? Yes: No:
What course do you want the grant for?
Name of course ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Name and address of the educational institution or organisation …………………………………………………………….
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Is it your present or future course? ………… Full time? ¨ Part time ¨
What qualification do you need a grant for ?
(name and level)? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Course start date ………………………………………and finish date ……………………………………………..
When do you need the money?...... …...... ……......
What are you applying to the Trust for? How much?
· Course registration and tuition fees
Yes: …… No: …… £………………
· Examination fees? Yes:…. No:…… £………………
· English - English Dictionary. We cannot give grants for books at present. If you would like to apply for a dictionary donated by a publisher please tick Yes..... No.....
In special circumstances, we may also give for:
· Equipment – when the training provider will not let you start the course without it. (This does not include computers or basic stationery). Please give full details on a separate page
· Travel (for applicants with mobility difficulties only) Yes:…… No:…… £ ……......
PLEASE GIVE DETAILS- attach doctor’s letter or other evidence
IMPORTANT: Please explain why you cannot pay this money yourself. Tell us about your financial situation. Do you have any wages, benefits, dependents? (Continue on a separate sheet if necessary).
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Successful Applications:
· All cheques for course and exam fees will be made payable to the institution where you are studying (unless you can provide proof that you yourself have paid the fees between the date of this application and the time of this award).
· A dictionary, if awarded, will be posted to you.
· Payment for equipment will usually be made payable to you personally by cheque. If you do not have a bank account, whose name should we put on the cheque?
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YOU MUST ENCLOSE OR SEND A REFERENCE. See separate Guidelines for Referees.
Have you read the Guidelines (above)? ¨ Completed every section? ¨
Attached a reference? ¨ Or arranged for a reference to be sent? ¨ Signed the form? ¨
Signature……………………………………. Date:…………..………………......
Name, address and tel no. / email of person completing the form, if not the applicant:
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