Farnham Educational Foundation scholarships and grants

Farnham College is pleased to announce the launch of two new financial awards, in partnership with the Farnham Educational Foundation (FEF):

  • the McLaughlin Scholarship worth £500 per year for high-achieving students with a clear career aspiration
  • the FEF Grant worth between £500–£1,500 each year to support students to reach their academic and career goals, by helping them with costs such as course equipment, travel and study opportunities

The Farnham Educational Foundation was established as a school in Farnham in the 16th century, became a Grammar School for boys in the 19th century and then a mixed sixth form college in 1973. The campus is owned by a charitable foundation responsible to the Charity Commission.

McLaughlin scholarships

McLaughlin Scholarships are in memory of John McLaughlin, Deputy Headmaster of Farnham Grammar School from 1972 to 1973 and then Deputy Principal of Farnham College until 1992.

The McLaughlin Scholarships, worth £500 per year, are intended to support students' progress on each year of their course and towards clear career aspirations. Applicants do not need to demonstrate a specific purpose for the financial award, the scholarship is designed to recognise and reward the hard work of the students and to support them as they transition to College and on to university or a professional career.

There are five scholarships available for each year of study: normally five scholarships available for year 1 students and five scholarships available for year 2 students. Students will be able to apply for a scholarship in each year of their studies at Farnham College, providing they meet the eligibility criteria. This will include any students who may be going on a to a third year of study at Farnham College.

The McLaughlin Scholarships are available to students who:

  • demonstrate clear goals and career aspirations
  • achieve outstanding grades at GCSE: six or more GCSEs at grades 7, 8, or 9 (equivalent to A* or A)
  • are going to study a one or two-year programme at Farnham College
  • maintain a minimum 90% prior year attendance at school or college

The above eligibility criteria are intended to ensure fairness in the allocation of the McLaughlin Scholarships. However, scholarship awards are offered at the sole discretion of the Farnham Educational Foundation. The Farnham Educational Foundation reserves the right to award scholarships, with reference to the criteria, as it sees fit.

Students are invited to apply for the McLaughlin Scholarship by completing this application form.

You can complete the application form if you are a current student moving on to your second or third year of study, or if you have applied to start Farnham College in September 2021.

Application forms must be completed by Friday 30 July and applicants will be informed of the outcome of the application by Friday 10 September.

McLaughlin Scholarship application form

The Farnham Educational Foundation grant

The Farnham Educational Foundation (FEF) grant will help students needing financial assistance to reach their academic and career goals, by helping them with costs such as course equipment, travel and study opportunities.

Interested students can apply for either £500, £1,000 or £1,500 in each year of their studies at Farnham College, providing they can demonstrate a clear need for the financial award and meet the eligibility criteria.

The FEF grant is available to students who:

  • have a specific purpose for the financial award*
  • are going to study a one- or two-year programme at Farnham College
  • maintain a minimum 90% prior-year attendance at school or college

*Intended uses of the funds could include:

  • course equipment, such as a laptop, specific piece of software or additional course materials
  • travel to and from college, work experience, university or employment interviews and other relevant activities
  • project costs
  • extra-curricular activities that support future career goals and aspirations, such as sporting clubs, music lessons, Scouts or Cadets, etc

The above eligibility criteria are intended to ensure fairness in the allocation of the FEF grant, however grants are offered at the sole discretion of the Farnham Educational Foundation. The Farnham Educational Foundation reserves the right to award grants, with reference to the criteria, as it sees fit.

Recipients of the grant should retain proof of purchase for all expenditure funded by the grant. The Farnham Educational Foundation or the college reserves the right to request proof of valid expenditure and to require the repayment of the scholarship if such proof is not provided.

Students are invited to apply for the FEF grant by completing this application form. You can complete the application form if you are a current student moving on to your second or third year of study, or if you have applied to start Farnham College in September 2021.

Application forms must be completed by Friday 10 September and applicants will be informed of the outcome of the application by Friday 22 October.

The FEF grant application form

Payment of Funds for the McLaughlin Scholarships and FEF Grants

Dependant on the needs of the recipient, the McLaughlin scholarship and FEF grant may be paid either in a total amount, or in instalments, details of which will be announced when the successful applicants have been selected. Funds will be paid into the account specified by the recipient at point of approval and the recipient is responsible for advising any changes in bank account details.

Minimum Expectations

Each financial award is intended to support the applicant’s progress through the chosen course and application for further study or professional training. Recipients are expected to show commitment to their studies, display good standards of personal behaviour, and seek opportunities to develop their skills, whilst maintaining a minimum of 90% course attendance. The college and foundation may withdraw a scholarship or grant at their discretion where these standards are not met.

Appeals

If you wish to appeal any decision made in relation to the McLaughlin Scholarship or FEF Grant, you should do so via our Comments, Suggestions and Complaints Policy.

Farnham College also offers a range of bursaries, subject to you meeting certain criteria, helping you with the cost of studying with us. You can find out more about our bursary programmes here.

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