Student bursaries of up to £2.5K now available in Bath & North East Somerset
Bursaries are now available for young people in Bath & North East Somerset who want to study Maths, Engineering or Physics at university.
The R W Barnes Bursary Fund was set up in 2007 through the Quartet Community Foundation to offer financial aid to undergraduates living within all of the following postcodes: BS, BA, TA, DT plus:
- SP3/7/8
- SN10/12/13/14/15
- GL9.
To date, Quartet Community Foundation has awarded 284 bursaries totalling £285,590 to help local undergraduate students across these areas. The Foundation has awarded over £50 million to local projects across the West of England since it was set up in 1987. It is part of a much larger network of community foundations covering the United Kingdom and is accredited by UKCF.
Julie Newman from Quartet Community Foundation said, “Ron Barnes, a Somerset businessman and scientist, was passionate about giving young people opportunities. Ron set up his fund with Quartet in 2007, and when he sadly passed away a few years ago this fund increased thanks to his generous legacy.
“Due to Covid, and the very uncertain past 12 months, many young lives have been put on hold. But Ron’s generous gift means that today many young people can get some financial help to get on with their lives and progress towards their chosen career.”
Students, parents and carers can find out more and apply at quartetcf.org.uk/grant-programmes/r-w-barnes-bursary/ or email Julie Newman, julie.newman@quartetcforg.uk
The grant programme closes to applications on 9th July 2021 and the maximum award is £2,500.
Pictured above: R W Barnes Bursaries help young people finance their undergraduate studies
