First and Foundation Degrees
These Grants are to support kindred students studying for a foundation or first degree.
Funding is only available to students who are normally resident in the UK. If studying outside of the UK, the Kindred member will need to provide a bank statement for a UK based account and evidence of A-Levels (or equivalent) from a UK institution – these students may also be asked to provide additional information as part of their application. Applications must be submitted directly by the Kindred member wishing to apply for a grant.
The grant for students who are under 35 when their course begins is 40% of their maintenance loan awarded by student finance. Example: For a maintenance loan of £10,000, the Kindred grant would be £4,000, paid in three termly instalments (September, January, April). The student grant also includes a £700 towards a laptop (paid once per first degree course). No funding is available towards fees.
Students studying within the UK will need to provide their Student Finance England, Student Finance Wales, Student Awards Agency Scotland, or Student Finance Northern Ireland award for the academic year to apply. Applications from Kindred aged over 35 and/or studying at postgraduate level will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Kindred must provide evidence of student finance award and offer of university place for the grant to be provisionally awarded. Any funds awarded will be released upon proof of registration, typically available once the first term begins. Kindred must notify the Kindred team via email or phone each term to release payments and must renew their grant application annually.
Kindred are eligible for other grants while in receipt of a student grant, however the receipt of a student grant will be considered when applying for any additional support.
All grants are subject to the approval of the Kindred Trustees. For further information please contact the Kindred Team.