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Applications for the University and College Fund 2025-26 are now open!

Ethel Mendius 8 hours ago

Young People Support

We’re pleased to announce that applications for the University and College Fund 2025-26 are open now until 8 August.

Read on for the eligibility criteria for this fund and instructions on how to apply.

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How We Can Help

We can provide a little extra financial support to empower young people from Regular, Reservist and Veteran families to realise their potential and thrive at university or college, anywhere across the UK.

Living Costs

We can offer a monthly term time allowance to help meet monthly living costs, irrespective of where you choose to study. Payments are made over a 10-month period throughout the academic year from September to June.

Cost of Equipment

We know that many courses carry additional costs such as sporting or digital equipment – ask how we can help with one off costs.

Grant Eligibility Criteria

We can support young people from forces families who meet the following criteria:

  • From a Scottish Regular, Reservist or Veteran family residing in the UK
  • From a non-Scottish Regular, Reservist or Veteran family residing in Scotland
  • Between the ages of 16-25 and enrolled in college or university
  • Enrolled in courses from college to undergraduate degree level
  • Previously received fewer than 4 years of funding from the Forces Children Scotland College and University Fund

Please note we do not fund students enrolled on postgraduate courses.

2025/26 Financial Eligibility Criteria

These are our current income elibility thresholds. They are based on household income and are reviewed annually.

We understand that every case is unique and will consider specific family circumstances when making awards. Please make us aware of anything that you feel is relevant.

Household Income Potential Award Amounts*
< £30,000 £1,500 – £2,000 per year
£30,001 – £42,000 £1,000 – £1,500 per year
£42,001 – £52,000 £500 – £1,000 per year
£52,001 – £62,000 up to £500 per year

*based on full-time student status

Conditions of Award

If you are successful in receiving an award, you will need to comply with the following grant conditions:

  • All applicants over 18 years of age must have a bank account in their own name. No parent or family member bank details will be accepted.
  • In February 2026 we will email you a progress report form. You will need to have this completed by your tutor/course leader and return it to us. Failure to submit this progress report may result in your grant being suspended from March 2024.
  • If you leave your course for any reason, you must get in touch with us as soon as possible.
  • In summer 2026 you will need to send us a copy of your final grades. Failure to send your grades may affect your eligibility for future grants from the College and University Fund.

How to Apply

Complete your completed application and submit your supporting documentation through this online form. Please note, you can save your application to return to later (you’ll just need to set up a Jotform account).

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Application deadline: 08 August 2025

Due to high volumes of applicants, no incomplete or late applications will be considered.

We will inform all applicants of our decision by 22 August 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact: familysupport@forceschildrenscotland.org.uk or ring 0131 322 7350.