FundingABC – NEW: Coronation Bursary Grant Scheme

Coronation Bursary Grant Scheme

Purpose:

The Coronation Bursary Scheme has been developed to support young people to achieve their full potential and to recognise the hard work, positive behaviours and endeavours of young people within an educational setting.

Schools and colleges are each invited to nominate one young person aged between 15 – 19 years of age. Funding is available to support 20 bursaries of £500 across the Borough.

Eligible Applicants:

Applications must meet the following criteria:

• Only one application per school/college per financial year
• Pupil lives in and attends a school, or college based within the ABC Borough
• Pupil is nominated by the school or college
• Pupil is aged 15 – 19 years of age

Applications will be required to demonstrate evidence of how pupil has met grant programme objectives.

Funding Covers:

• Materials to promote or develop a project in line with the programme objectives (e.g. essential software package not provided by the school/college)
• Books and textbooks
• Course specific equipment (e.g. arts materials, tools for a trade)
• Laptop or related equipment if required for study
• Job essential tools to support career development
• Costs detailed in application or subsequently approved by Council Grants Officers

Funding:

Up to £500.

Grants available:

Coronation Bursary Grant Scheme.

OPENS: 9.00am on Monday 12 January 2026.

CLOSES: 12noon on Friday 5 February 2027.

Guidance Notes:

Coronation Bursary – Guidance Manual 2026-27

HOW TO APPLY

1. Each grant has guidance notes – please ensure you read this fully.
2. Use the online Funding Hub Portal to complete your application online using the APPLY NOW button
3. Submit an application by the Deadline. Late applications will not be accepted.

For queries, email:

If you require further information, please contact Valerie Armstrong on 07515 607480 or Cheryl Siron on 07342 089535.