Eligibility
Students from Asia between the ages of 18 and 45, who are studying in the UK. Grants are available to students whose studies are at risk of being affected by unexpected financial difficulties, to enable them stay in the UK to finish their course of education. Applicants must be in their final six months of study for a degree, diploma or other professional qualification at a recognised institution. Preference will be given to those following a course of study that will be of benefit to the applicant's own country. Applicants are expected to make every effort to meet their commitments from their own resources
Exclusions
Grants will not be awarded for help with tuition fees.
Type of grants
One-off and recurrent grants, generally of £500.
Applications
On an application form available from the correspondent. The course tutor or supervisor must give a report on the applicant in part B of the application form which must be sent through the academic institution's authority and be endorsed with the official stamp.
Grant provided by: The Hammond Trust
Contact Details
British Council
10 Spring Gardens
London
SW1A 2BN
Email: Hammond.Trust@britishcouncil.org