SERVICE DETAILS
PURPOSES
To award grants for educational purposes to children and young people up to and including the age of 21 who have a physical or learning disability or who are socially disadvantaged.
WHO MAY APPLY
Both individuals and organisations.
The Trust operates primarily within Edinburgh and the Lothians.
The Trust cannot routinely accept requests for day school or university fees, but grants are occasionally made for funding school expenses such as equipment, outings and tuition. School boarding fees may qualify for grants in exceptional cases where personal circumstances make boarding necessary.
EXAMPLES OF GRANTS
- Special or additional tuition
- School trips within the UK (must be applied for by the school and not individuals)
- Bus passes
- School expenses such as books and equipment
- Laptops where there is a special education need
HOW TO APPLY
Applications deadlines for 2023 are: 26 May 2023; 28 July 2023; 27 October 2023.
Check which of the following applications applies to you.
Individuals...
Read explanatory notes at https://www.wssociety.co.uk/charities/jwt.
Apply online at https://www.wssociety.co.uk/charities/jwt.
Please note:
Applications cannot be considered without supporting letters from professionals such as teacher, social workers or GPs. They need to explain why funding is required.
Should you prefer to send a hard copy application, please use the online application form linked above and press 'print' instead of 'submit'. Then send your application with all required supporting documents to The John Watson's Trust, for the attention of James Hamilton.
Organisations...
Read explanatory notes at https://www.wssociety.co.uk/charities/jwt.
Apply online at https://www.wssociety.co.uk/charities/jwt.
Teachers - School Trips...
Schools may apply for help towards individuals or classes attending an educational outing or residential trip. If your school is outwith Edinburgh and the Lothians, please contact us before applying.
Apply online athttps://www.wssociety.co.uk/charities/jwt
Boarding Fees...
Awards for boarding fees may be given in exceptional cases where personal circumstances make boarding a necessary option. Applications cannot be considered without two supporting letters from professionals such as a teachers, social workers or GPs.
Read explanatory notes at https://www.wssociety.co.uk/charities/jwt.
Apply online at https://www.wssociety.co.uk/charities/jwt.
