Final call approaching for this year’s Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust applications

The deadline for the Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust (LTCT) undergraduate bursary applications for this year is nearly here, with final entries due by 15th October.

The bursary provides up to £3,000 in financial aid for university students whose parent or carer works in eligible professions such as convenience retail, supermarket store work, or pharmacy roles. The funds can be used to help cover tuition fees, course materials, equipment, or travel costs, offering vital support as the cost of higher education continues to rise.

Professor Anna Vignoles, Director at LTCT, says, “We believe everyone deserves the chance to pursue higher education, and our bursaries help ease the financial burden for families. We encourage all eligible students to apply before the 15^th October deadline.”

For further information on the Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust, a full breakdown of bursary eligibility and to apply, visit: www.leverhulme-trade.org.uk. 

University Bursaries: Open to those registered on a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree course at a recognised UK university, a bursary of up to £3,000 pa is available for undergraduates and up to £5,000 pa for postgraduates. Students with a household income of up to £50,000 will be prioritised, and applications will not be considered for household incomes above £90,000.

Vocational Bursaries: Available to those registered on a full-time vocational college course at the LTCT’s trial colleges (Bolton College and Manchester College), the vocational bursary is £1,000 pa. Students with a household income of £30,000 or less are eligible to apply.

Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust and GroceryAid’s School Essentials Grant: These grants are available to cover the essential uniform and equipment needed for school,  for the children of those working in the grocery industry or anyone that works in a community pharmacy. The grant is £150 per school age child, up to 3 children.

* The grocery industry includes anyone who works for a supermarket (e.g. Tesco, Sainsbury’s, ASDA), wholesaler (Cash and Carry), manufacturer, supplier, convenience store, independent grocer, petrol forecourt store or service provider to the grocery It also includes businesses in the foodservice wholesale sector.

** Employees must be currently working and have been employed in the eligible occupation in the UK for at least 5 years.