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Career Development Loans (CDL)


Available from participating high street banks - Barclays,
The Co-Operative Bank and Royal Bank of Scotland. The nature of a CDL is that you can apply to borrow up to 80% of course fees plus the full cost of books, materials and other related expenses. Monies are not due for repayment until 1 month after course completion and are borrowed at a low rate of interest. In addition, if you have been out of work for three months or longer, you may be able to apply for 100% of course fees. You may also be able to apply for living expenses if your course is full-time.

Barclays bank career development loan
Co-0p bank career development loan
Applications are accepted by the bank 3 months before course start date (RBS: 6 weeks). Only one application can be made with one bank at a time.
Students wishing to find out more about this visit www.lifelonglearning.dfes.gov.uk/cdl or telephone 0800 585 505 for details.

The Dewar Arts Award


The Dewar Arts Awards were set up in 2002 as a fitting memorial to Scotland's first Minister, Donald Dewar.
They have a simple aim; to give exceptionally talented young people some assistance in fulfilling their potential in any branch of the arts.

Any person under the age of 30 who is living and working or studying in Scotland can apply for an award regardless of their country of origin, if their financial circumstances make it difficult to progress fully in their chosen field.

Grant-Giving Trusts


There are numerous Grant-Giving Trusts throughout the UK and some of our students have been lucky enough to receive money from them. To find out more on these you need to visit your local library reference section and ask for any information available. Books worth looking for are: "The Directory of Grant Giving Trusts" and "A Guide to the Major Trusts". Once you have the names and addresses of the Trusts, write to as many as possible. Start with the ones in your area and slowly branch out. Enclose literature outlining the course you want to do and your aims at course completion; the more professional your application, the more likely you are to get help with your funding.