There are plenty of funding options available. Take a look below or contact the LANSS team for help. For funds managed by Cumbria Community Foundation contact them on grants@cumbriafoundation.org or 01900 825760.
Some of the funds depend on the topic you are studying. Examples include
Auctioneering / rural estate management / land agency studies - the Dick Harrison Trust
A career in a heritage type skill - the Heritage Crafts charity
Farming, forestry, game-keeping or horticultural industries - the Swales Fund
Horticulture or gardening specifically - the Lawrence Fund
Farming specifically - the David and Margaret Rankin Fund, the Barker Family Fund
Some of the funds depend on where you live. Examples Include
Burton in Kendal and surrounding area - The Burton in Kendal Educational Foundation
Lakes Parish - Kelsick's Educational Foundation
North East of Carlisle - The Border Fund
Allerdale and Copeland - Beverley Charitable Trust Fund, Gibb Charitable Trust Fund
Some of the funds depend on your particular circumstances. Examples include
Care leavers - Edmond Castle Educational Trust Fund
Refugees and/or asylum seekers - The Welcome Fund
Age - many of the funds have age criteria, something to check
Income - many of the funds are aimed at those with low income or disadvantaged backgrounds - something else to check
Some funds are open for application at certain times of the year. Examples include
City & Guilds Green Skills Bursaries - funding to study towards a qualification in industries facing skills shortages
H&H Rural Matters Bursary Fund - young farmers aged approximately 25–35 years who are looking to develop their skills, education
If you are studying at college or university they will be able to advise on options for financial help.
See our Post 16 Study Options page for links to our local College and University finance pages.
Westmorland and Furness Council Post 16 Transport and 16-19 Bursary Scheme
Cumberland Council Post 16 Transport and 16-19 Bursary Scheme
