How can we help?

There are a number of ways we support young people with their educational needs.

Grants

Individuals (not limited to under 18s) can apply for support to further their skillset. School leavers can put in an application for funds to buy vital equipment for training programmes or tools for their trade. Recently our governors have given grants to cover travel costs from villages to colleges and to apprentices needing tools to kick start a new career.

Schools

Schools can apply for grants to take disadvantaged pupils on outings to theatres, music events, residentials and a host of experiences to increase their cultural capital.

Bursaries

The Trust has helped so many dreams come true. An eleven year old boy approached us saying he longed to become a ballet dancer and a series of bursaries from us, which gave him financial support for his independent school education, enabled him to take his place at a performing arts school. He’s just graduated and joined the Royal Ballet company.

Trust rules

There are, of course, stipulations laid down in the Trust’s rules, which have to be met. Applicants must live in Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, or in the vicinity of Ramridge, near Andover in Hampshire, be under 24 years old and may be asked to provide information on their household financial situation.

We would like to help you, but we can’t if:

  • You don’t live in Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire or in the vicinity of Ramridge
  • Have a household income of more than £75,000
  • Our contribution leaves too large a shortfall
  • You’re asking for accommodation or boarding fees
  • You can’t get a supporting testimonial
  • You don’t have an Independent school willing to partner with fees if you are applying for a bursary
  • You need help with Higher Education tuition fees
  • You are over 24 years old
  • You are a business

Our awards

Grants

Grants to support individuals further their skillset or enable them to take up a training opportunity.

Schools

Schools can apply to fund enrichment opportunities for specific pupils who may not be able to take part without additional support.

Bursaries

Bursaries to supplement an award made by an Independent school for a private education.

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5 star review

I am forever thankful for Ewelme Exhibition Trust, as I now attend a specialist Drama School. Since attending I’ve grown massively as an actor and have been provided with so many opportunities which would have never been possible without the generosity of the Trust. Ewelme has been life changing for me.