Devon Educational Trust
A charity that provides financial support for young people in Devon
Criteria for Application
Applications will not be accepted from persons who will have reached the age of 25 years when their application is considered.
Applicants must live in Devon on a permanent basis for at least twelve months. Temporary residence whilst at University does not qualify.
Higher Degree Courses – Assistance for those embarking on a second or higher degree (MA, MSc, MPhil etc) course is only granted in very exceptional circumstances. No assistance is available for the payment of fees. Applicants are required to include proof that they have already raised the majority of funds required when submitting their application.
School and/or Boarding Fees – Only in exceptional cases can the Trustees consider making a contribution to school or boarding fees. The Trustees are prepared, however, to accept applications for assistance towards the purchase of school uniforms, travel etc. providing that proof is shown that the school fees/boarding fees have been raised before the application is made.
Average grants awarded to individuals are between £150 and £500.
We are happy to receive applications from charities for project costs which will improve the lives of young people.
Grants are made to contribute towards:
Helping young people by developing their skills, capacities and capabilities, to enable them to advance in life and take part in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals;
Advancing education;
Providing recreational and leisure time activity in the interests of social welfare, for people who have need by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, poverty, or social and economic circumstances, with a view to improving conditions of life for those people.