Devon Educational Trust
A charity that provides financial support for young people in Devon
Criteria for Application
Applications are invited from, or on behalf of, young people who are:
under the age of 25 (they must be under 25 years old when we consider their application at our meeting),
and
have their main and permanent home in Devon, for at least the last 12 months. (Temporary, student accommodation in Devon does not qualify.)
As well as receiving individual applications from young people and their parents or legal guardians, we also welcome applications from groups, organisations and charities for projects which will improve the lives of under 25-year-olds who reside in Devon.
What can we help with?
Click on the arrows to see examples of the things that we are happy to consider helping with:
Do you have SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN?
We can help with school trips, school uniforms, one-to-one tuition, travel costs etc.
Do you have CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS?
We can help with the cost of medical, emotional and learning issues, including therapy, dyslexia assessments, I.T. equipment etc.
Are you involved in SPORTS, ACTIVITIES & ARTS?
We can help with music, dance & drama lessons, kit, equipment, scouts/guides memberships, expeditions etc.
Are you in HIGHER EDUCATION?
We can help with books, laptops, expeditions, travel costs, and sometimes living costs, etc.
Are you GETTING INTO WORK?
We can help with special clothing, equipment, tools, travel etc.
Grant Restrictions
Click on the arrows to find out more about things that we are unable to help with:
School Fees and Boarding Fees
Only in exceptional cases can the Trustees consider a small contribution to school or boarding fees. However, the Trustees are prepared to consider applications for assistance towards the cost of school uniforms, school trips, travel, etc. When submitting your application, you must include proof that you have paid (or can pay) the school/boarding fees.
University Fees
No assistance is available for the payment of University fees. However, the Trustees are prepared to consider applications for assistance towards the purchase of books, equipment, laptops, expeditions, travel, etc. In some cases, the Trustees may consider a small grant to assist with living costs.
Second or Higher Degree Courses
Assistance for those embarking on a second or higher degree course is normally not given. In exceptional cases the Trustees may consider a small grant to assist with living costs or the purchase of books or equipment etc. No assistance is available for the payment of University fees.