​Grants for Students 

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2024/25 ACADEMIC YEAR

1. Are you a Lambeth resident from a low income household?
2. Are you looking to pursue further education, higher education or training?

If so, you may be able to get a grant of up to £1,800 per year for non-childcare costs and up to £4,000 for childcare costs.

• First please read the Grant Guidance to see if you are eligible.  
• If you think you may be eligible, complete our Online Application Form

Questions
Send us an email or call a member of the Grants Team 020 7735 1925 (0900-1700 Monday to Friday) 

Timeline/Deadline

• Once we receive all your supporting documents a decision will usually be made within six weeks.
• For university students applications will close on 30th September 2024
• For one year/two year college courses (e.g. level 1 - 4 diplomas) there is no closing date, but we will only consider applications from students with at least 12 weeks remaining on their course. 

Please note:

If you already have a first degree and/or a vocational qualification at NVQ-4 level or equivalent, you do not meet our criteria for a grant. You can search for other possible grantmakers via Turn2Us website.

We cannot consider applications for study in school or college for those in year 12 or year 13 (aged under 18).

If you need help: 

If you require assistance in completing an application, the Walcot Advice project based at Centre 70 in West Norwood can help you. To book an appointment, please contact the advisor on 07832 607083 or rkaur@centre70.org.uk. This service is free and confidential.

As well as grants, we offer, via external providers, careers advice and mentoring and debt, benefits and budgeting advice. Find out more
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Also we have put together information on additional resources (accessing other grants, work experience and general support) to help you make the most of your studies - details here.

Links
Grant Guidance​
Financial Eligibility Checker
Supporting Documents Summary​
Online Application Form
Townsend Scholarships
​Additional Resources for Students
Additional Resources for people in financial hardship