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John Wallace Trust Scheme
The scheme awards bursaries and travel grants to secondary school pupils living in the upper Nithsdale area who are about to enter, or are attending, higher education.
Funding is available for up to five years. The amount paid can change each year depending on the number of applicants received. Students must complete a certificate of attendance form each year to get the payment.
How to qualify
Awards may be allocated to pupils or students who are about to enter or are attending:
- The Barony College, or another institution specialising in agriculture and allied sciences
- university, or another institute of higher education
- The Open University
How to apply
The application form gives more detail about the different types of award available. The scheme is open to applicants in March each year and closes at the end of December.
Apply to the John Wallace Trust Scheme
Help with your application
Contact the trust if you need help or advice:
- email JWT.EDS@dumgal.gov.uk
- call 01387 260493 or 07385 417465