Caithness Futures Education and Training Fund
- Funding
- Up to £750
- Deadline
- Check with the funder
- Location
- Caithness
- Applications
- Rolling applications
Overview
Foundation Scotland awards bursaries of up to £750 to people aged 16 or over who live in Caithness and want training or education to improve their employment potential. The money comes from the RWE Camster II Wind Farm. There is no deadline, so applications are open all year. Bursaries can cover course fees not paid from elsewhere, travel, childcare, study aids and equipment, and accommodation. Subsistence is capped at £10 a day for multi-year courses and £20 a day for short courses. Eligible courses include Modern Apprenticeships, Foundation Apprenticeships, NC, HNC and HND courses, undergraduate degrees and forklift tickets. You can study anywhere in Scotland, but courses in Caithness or Highland are looked on more favourably. Residents of Dunnet and Canisbay, Halkirk District, Latheron, Lybster and Clyth, Watten, or Tannach and District must apply to their own local fund. Costs already incurred cannot be funded. Foundation Scotland aims to decide within four to six weeks.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- You must live in Caithness and be aged 16 or over.
- Residents of Dunnet and Canisbay, Halkirk District, Latheron, Lybster and Clyth, Watten, and Tannach and District must apply to their own local fund.
- You cannot apply to more than one of the local education and training funds.
- Costs already incurred before a decision cannot be funded.
- Driving lessons are not funded.
- Training or equipment your employer should provide is not funded.
- Costs covered by a school, college, local authority, Skills Development Scotland, SAAS or another body are not funded.
- Apprentices must be employed in Caithness and cannot claim costs they can recover from their employer.
- Subsistence is capped at £10 a day for multi-year courses and £20 a day for short courses.
- Applicants under 22 should use free Young Scot bus travel first.
- You must provide feedback on your learning experience after your course.
Who it is for
- Residents of Caithness aged 16 and over
- People whose course will increase their employment potential
- Students on courses anywhere in Scotland, including short vocational courses
- Apprentices employed within Caithness
- People seeking to develop a new career or set up their own business
Who it is not for
- Residents of Dunnet and Canisbay, Halkirk District, Latheron, Lybster and Clyth, Watten, or Tannach and District, who must use their local fund
- Anyone applying to more than one of these funds
- Driving lessons
- Costs already incurred before a decision is made
- Training or equipment your employer should provide
- Costs already covered by a school, college, local authority or another awarding body
You can apply if you live in Caithness, are aged 16 or over, and want training or education to improve your employment potential. You can study anywhere in Scotland. If your costs are linked to an apprenticeship, you must be employed in Caithness. People living in Dunnet and Canisbay, Halkirk District, Latheron, Lybster and Clyth, Watten, or Tannach and District must apply to their own local fund instead. You cannot apply to more than one of these funds. The fund will not pay for driving lessons, costs you have already incurred, training your employer should provide, or costs covered by another body.
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
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People aged 16 and over living in Caithness who want training or education to improve their job prospects or change career.
Sectors
Regions
Foundation Scotland distributes funds on behalf of other funders and donors. These figures cover awards across all funds they administer.
Awards published
8,598
Typical award
£1,500
Most awards
£500 to £5,000
Most funded region
Scotland
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Full details from Foundation Scotland
This charitable fund provides bursaries for individuals living in Caithness seeking to improve their employability prospects or develop a new career.
How to apply
Apply online through Foundation Scotland's application portal, using the link on the fund page. You will need a working email account to set up your portal account, a recent bank statement, and evidence of your home address. If you have problems applying, email grants@foundationscotland.org.uk or call 0131 524 0300 during office hours. For questions about the criteria, contact Eilidh Coll on 07801 530 218.
Frequently asked questions
How much can I get from the Caithness Futures Education and Training Fund?
You can apply for up to £750. The level of award depends on your course and circumstances, including any bursary from Skills Development Scotland or SAAS.
Is there a deadline for the Caithness Futures Education and Training Fund?
No. There are no application deadlines and applications can be submitted at any time. Foundation Scotland aims to decide within four to six weeks.
Can I use the Caithness Futures fund if I live in Halkirk or Watten?
No. Residents of Halkirk District, Latheron, Lybster and Clyth, or Watten should apply to the RWE Bad á Cheò Wind Farm Education & Training Fund instead. You cannot apply to more than one of these funds.
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