John Watson’s Trust
The WS Society
PURPOSES To award grants for educational purposes to children and young people up to and including the age of 21 who have a physical or learning disability or who are socially disadvantaged.
WHO MAY APPLY Both individuals and organisations.
The Trust operates primarily within Edinburgh and the Lothians.
The Trust cannot routinely accept requests for day school or university fees, but grants are occasionally made for funding school expenses such as equipment, outings and tuition. School boarding fees may qualify for grants in exceptional cases where personal circumstances make boarding necessary.
EXAMPLES OF GRANTS
Special or additional tuition
School trips within the UK (must be applied for by the school and not individuals)
Bus passes
School expenses such as books and equipment
Laptops where there is a special education need
Check which of the following applications applies to you.
Individuals
Read explanatory notes
Apply online
Please note:
Applications cannot be considered without supporting letters from professionals such as teacher, social workers or GPs. They need to explain why funding is required.
Should you prefer to send a hard copy application, please use the online application form linked above and press 'print' instead of 'submit'. Then send your application with all required supporting documents to The John Watson's Trust, for the attention of James Hamilton.