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Support for students when it comes to tuition fees and higher education, moving home to be near the “right school”, plus Star Pupil of the Month, local news and much more
Caroline Knight
Sevenoaks School students get creative at
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uition fees and financial support for further and higher education has changed significantly over the last few years and many people believe
there is little funding to be found apart from loans. There are, however, many grants and bursaries available that are going unclaimed each year – it’s simply that students don’t always realise they are there. There are dozens of different cash pots available and it’s always worth investigating all options. Firstly, there still are government
grants that are designed to help with the cost of studying including for materials, accommodation and food. The money is paid directly into a bank account and it is therefore up to the student to use it wisely. All universities who charge over the basic fee level (£6,000) have to provide bursaries for those from lower-income backgrounds. These do not need to be paid back. Some bursaries focus on factors such as religion and others are regional (
www.gov.uk). There are many more options. Don’t assume that if you don’t qualify for a government grant, that’s the end of the funding possibilities: THE EDUCATIONAL GRANTS SERVICE is a good place to continue the treasure hunt. There are small pots of money available for disadvantaged students (
www.egas-online.org). THE PRINCE’S TRUST offers grants for education, training and employment. It
can also provide funding and support for those people looking to set up their own business (
www.princes-trust.org.uk). THE SCHOLARSHIP HUB website (www.
thescholarshiphub.org.uk) has many useful avenues, including details of the new Degree Apprenticeships which are a form of sponsored degree. FAMILY ACTION offers grants to students from the age of 14 upwards to help them unlock their educational potential (www.
family-action.org.uk).
There are grants available from the British Council as part of the Erasmus scheme if a student is considering studying abroad for a year at a European university (this might change in the future due to Brexit). • There are grants available for study of the arts from
www.artscouncil.org.uk • It’s worth trying your local Jobcentre to enquire about regional funding opportunities. • Many local charities and colleges or universities have their own schemes – enquire at the student support centre at the individual training outlet. For example, the Kent County Agricultural Society has a Scholarship Scheme for higher education students. It offers financial assistance to Kent students who are eligible, providing up to £1,000 per year, for up to three years of study. It applies to subjects including horticulture, forestry, equine, veterinary and animal management and agriculture (
www.kentshowground.co.uk).
HOSPICE IN THE WEALD Students from Sevenoaks School have been undertaking weekly art therapy sessions with patients at Hospice in the Weald, where they draw, paint and talk to them about art. Fifteen students are participating in
the school’s Voluntary Service Unit’s (VSU) Art Project, and as part of this a number of students visit the Hospice every week to spend time with the patients and enjoy engaging in creative activities together. Every session covers a different activity and so far the students and residents have tried making clay vegetables, creating prints and experimenting with glazing. Students complete weekly voluntary service as part of the International Baccalaureate and the school has more than 400 students doing voluntary service at the school every week. Combined, the students log more than 30,000 hours of voluntary service every year, helping both the local community and causes further afield. • Visit
www.sevenoaksschool.org
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