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• Applications received by the 14th October will receive a decision by the end of November

• Applications received by the 18th November will receive a decision by the end of December

The scheme is intended to assist young people attending further education courses in STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics).

Applicants must be residents of a specific area in Dorset (check via this link) and plan to attend a STEM course at Bournemouth and Poole College, Brockenhurst College or Bourne Academy Sixth Form.

Applicants must be aged 16-25 who live on a family income of less than £30,000 or have other challenges (care leavers or cared for young people; those who have caring responsibilities for other members of their family; disabled young people and those with special educational needs).

What can I apply for?

Grants of up to £1,500 may be used to support essential costs associated with your course.

Examples include the full cost or a contribution towards:

• Required equipment or clothing
• Course fees
• Travel costs
• IT equipment

How to Apply:

Before making an application students should first approach their college/sixth form for a bursary. If they then need additional support they may apply for a Superior STEM bursary.

Please read through the STEM Bursary Criteria before you apply.

The Fund opens in August 2024

• Applications received by the 14th of October will receive a decision by the end of November
• Applications received by the 18th of November will receive a decision by the end of December

To apply please click here.

If you would like further advice on applying or need the application form in an alternative format, please contact the grants team on 01202 670815 or at bursary@dorsetcf.org.

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