Educational Grants, Information and Support | The Gamekeepers Welfare Trust

The Gamekeepers’ Welfare Trust is committed to supporting young people and those who wish to make gamekeeping their career. The job register, assistance and support is always available however there are those who wish to begin or progress their career who are unable to do so or who would find it extremely difficult for a number of reasons.

Grants are awarded to assist hardship and can be given for various needs. These include but are not restricted to: – accommodation and transport for college courses, equipment necessary but not funded and in extenuating circumstances grants towards course fees. All applications are treated with sensitivity and on an individual basis.

Eligibility

Anyone who wishes to make gamekeeping their career and who would not be able to apply for a college course without assistance.
Or who would find it extremely difficult without extra financial assistance i.e. without parental assistance through hardship.
Or is considering a course as a mature student under special circumstances i.e. redundancy.

Guidelines are available below.

Education Grant Guidelines 2020 for Educational Grant Guidelines

Application for Educational Assistance Student

Order a Student pack with information on employment, wellbeing and support.