Barr Education and Training Fund

About this fund This fund provides bursaries to residents of the Barr Community Council area to help them access training and education opportunities that better equip them with the range of skills needed to enter or retain employment. 

The funding is provided from the Barr Community Fund.

Grant Size:

The maximum award is:

• First time applicants: up to £1,500
• Second time applicants: up to £1,000
• Any further applications: up to £500 per year.

Similarly, if your course runs over several years, any award will be capped at:

• First year of study: up to £1,500
• Second year of study: up to £1,000
• Any further year of study: up to £500 per year.

Purpose of this fund The Barr Education & Training Fund aims to improve the opportunities and livelihoods of people living in Barr. The community council boundary geographically defines this.

Courses leading to formal or recognised qualifications will be favoured. However, other courses will also be considered where you can demonstrate how the skills and knowledge gained will realistically support you in securing or retaining a job. Apprentices can also apply, provided should this be a cost you cannot claim back from your employer or another agency.

Courses supported can be on a full time or part-time basis and may be Apprenticeships, Modern Apprenticeships, Foundation Apprenticeships, SVQs, NCs, HNCs, HNDs, short vocational courses as well as other courses.

Additional criteria

What can I apply for:

Awards can cover costs that are directly related to attending your course or apprenticeship, including:

• Course fees, where these costs cannot be waived or funded through another means
• Study aids and equipment e.g. laptops, software, stationery
• Technical aids/equipment e.g. specialist clothing relating to the course, tools, other specialist equipment - Up to £700)
• Travel e.g. bus, train or petrol
• Accommodation costs
• Driving lessons and driving theory test (where an education or training opportunity is distant from the individual's residence and public transport is not a viable option) - Up to £1,000

Study location:

We recognise that the fund area has limited further education opportunities; however, any course undertaken locally will be looked upon more favourably than a course requiring you to leave the area. By local, we would generally mean south and central Scotland.

Who can apply?

The fund is open to individuals aged 16 or over and living in the Bar Community Council area.

What can’t be funded?

You cannot apply for funding for any costs incurred before a decision has been made on your application (retrospective funding). We will not fund training or equipment that your employer should provide for you or necessary for you to carry out your current job.

Apprentices cannot apply for any cost that can be claimed back from their employer or another source.

If you have any questions concerning your eligibility, please send an e-mail to grants@foundationscotland.org.uk