The Graham Educational Fund

About this fund

The Graham Trust was established by Charter from the City of Glasgow in 1759 with the original aim of "distribution to persons of the name of Graham or descendants of persons of that name such sums as they shall just requisite and to put poor boys of the name of the descendants of such persons of the name, to schools and trades in order to enable them to gain a livelihood and to be useful members of society."

Purpose of this fund

The Graham Educational Fund provides one-year bursary support to individuals experiencing financial hardship that prevents access to or continuation of higher education, training, or apprenticeships with a college, university, or training provider in Glasgow. Bursaries can contribute towards living costs, travel costs, and the cost of books and other study or training equipment.
 

The Graham Educational Fund has up to £10,000 to distribute.

Who can apply?

Individuals experiencing financial hardship which prevents them from accessing or progressing into further or higher education, training, or an apprenticeship with a college, university, or training provider in Glasgow.

What can’t be funded?

Individuals who are not experiencing financial hardship, and individuals who are not studying or training, or planning to study or train, with a college, university, or training provider in Glasgow.

How are decisions made?

Final recommendations are made by the Fund Adviser at Foundation Scotland, based on an assessment of eligibility and best alignment with the Fund’s purpose. These are then approved by the Fund’s advisory group.