The Foundation of St Matthias Trust offers grants to individuals and organisations for the advancement of education, and in particular education in accordance with the doctrines of the Church of England.
They welcome applications from across the UK but have a preference for applicants who live or study in the geographical regions of Bristol, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire and Somerset.
Personal Grants
These are awarded once a year to individuals who have finished secondary school and are seeking financial assistance for higher or further education. This includes those studying music or other arts, or those looking to enter a profession, trade, or calling. The grant amount ranges between £500 and £2,500, subject to the discretion of our Trustees. The annual deadline is 31 May.
Successful recipients of a personal grant are able to apply for further funding in consecutive yeas of their study or projects and will need to complete a separate application form and provide a Tutor's report. However, further funding is not guaranteed and Trustees encourage applicants to look at alternative options for funding.
Organisation Grants (formerly known as Corporate Grants)
These are awarded once a year to institutions promoting projects that align with the objectives of our Trust. These projects should aim to advance education in accordance with the principles and practices of the Church of England and contribute to creating a healthy society, enhancing religious education, and spreading God's love. The annual deadline is 31 May.
Successful recipients of an organisation grant are able to apply for further funding in consecutive yeas of their study or projects and will need to complete a separate application form and provide a Tutor's report. However, further funding is not guaranteed and Trustees encourage applicants to look at alternative options for funding.
Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded for full-time studies over three years or part-time studies over five to seven years. Each year, they award up to £12,600, or a pro-rata amount for part-time studies. The deadline for these is 5 February annually.
Eligibility
Funding is available to individuals who are over 18 and organisations that are seeking funding for specific projects. We particularly encourage applications from those committed to:
- social welfare work
- training to be ministers of the Church of England or Christian churches in communion
- chaplaincy for students in higher or further education
- community workers
- youth workers
- teachers, supervisors or pre-school groups
- study of music or other arts subject to the main object of the charity.