Our Support
We exist to support you; whether you're a parent, pupil, student or educational provider.
Educational establishments across Aberdeen are home to diverse thinking, learning, and talents. Our role is to help nurture the ambitions of participants, students and pupils, creating equal opportunities for everyone to thrive in an educational environment.
If you need help, our team is here to put you on the right path, always responding with care, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Available Funding
Aberdeen Endowments Trust offers the following types of support:
Bursaries at Robert Gordon's College
Funds bursaries for over 30 pupils currently supported at the College on 100% bursaries. Awarded on household income and academic potential, running from Senior Year 1 to Year 5, with an option for Year 6.
Educational Travel Bursary
Help with the costs of other educational travel offered by colleges, universities, youth organisations, or clubs. Normally 50% of the trip costs up to a maximum of £300.
Education Bursary
Bursaries of up to £520 per year to help support you undertake a higher or further education qualification, or a recognised training programme.
Secondary School Bursary
For families in financial need to help meet some of the costs of school supplies. Currently £52 per school year for pupils in S1 to S4.
School Travel Bursary
Support for families with the costs of primary and secondary school trips. Awards are normally 50% of the trip costs up to a maximum of £300.
Other Funding Support
Support for individuals, clubs, societies and organisations delivering opportunities in expressive arts, health and wellbeing, and STEM. Previous recipients include Aberdeen Science Centre and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.
Who Can Apply?
All our bursaries and awards are made to benefit members of the Aberdeen community. For specific eligibility criteria please see individual Guidance notes.
Organisations applying for support will have to demonstrate how their proposal supports the Aberdeen community.
How to Apply?
Four parallel application routes. Each card links to the application form and the matching guidance notes.
Education Bursary
Click here to apply for an Education Bursary.
School Travel Bursary
Click here to apply for a School Travel Bursary.
Educational Travel Bursary
Click here to apply for an Educational Travel Bursary.
Secondary School Bursary
Click here to apply for a Secondary School Bursary.
What Happens Next?
Applications will be acknowledged and then reviewed against our eligibility criteria.
For details of our eligibility criteria please see our Guidance Notes links above.
All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application.
Payments
School Travel Bursaries will be paid directly to the school that your child attends. All other grants will be paid directly to the applicant or organisation.
Contact us
For more information on Aberdeen Endowments Trust or help on completing the forms please contact us at hello@aet1909.org
You can also get in touch by writing to us at:
Aberdeen Endowments Trust
9 Victoria Street
Aberdeen
AB10 1XB
Tel: 01224 640 194
Email: hello@aet1909.org