About the Carlisle Educational Charity
The Carlisle Educational Charity aims to promote the further
education of young people under the age of 25 within the Carlisle
District area (this does not include students attending sixth
form). This is achieved by making financial grants to some young
people.
The Trustees meet twice a year to consider applications. The
majority of applications are considered in October each year, to
tie in with the start of a new academic year. At the October
meeting, the Trustees consider all types of applications, whether
for a first degree course or equivalent, a postgraduate or
professional course, or an application for a travel grant. The
Trustees also meet in March each year when the Trustees usually
consider applications for travel grants and postgraduate or
professional courses.
When considering applications, the Trustees will take into
account the financial circumstances of parents and the extent to
which they have the financial means to support their children.
The Charity invites all applications from students that fit the
criteria above. However the number of applications that the
Trustees are able to support is limited. The Trustees will give
priority to students from low-income families. This has, in the
past, been regarded as families with a joint income of £21,000 and
under. Students with a joint family income above this level are
still invited to apply but should be aware that, should sufficient
applications be received from families in the low income bracket,
it is unlikely that they will receive support.
Any grants made by the Trustees are in addition to grants
obtained from other agencies such as Cumbria County
Council.
How do I apply?
Not all applications will qualify, but it will take very little
effort to complete the simple application form. There are 3 different types of application form, just
complete and return the one which is relevant to your
circumstances.
Carlisle Educational Charity -
Registration No. 509357 - Civic Centre, Carlisle, CA3 8QG
Telephone 01228 817557 or email
cec@carlisle.gov.uk