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Craft and Heritage funding opportunities

SUSSEX HERITAGE TRUST BURSARY SCHEME The Sussex Heritage Trust aim to increase and enhance the educational opportunities for young people based in Sussex, who are or hope to be in the construction industry. In conjunction with the Weald & Downland Open Air Museum and funded by Historic Houses Association, we have a programme of Bursaries available…

How to find funding for your business

This is a guest article by David Friel, Founder of Entrepreneur Handbook. Entrepreneur Handbook is an expert advice and information platform for entrepreneurs which David founded whilst at university. He also loves tea, sailing and working too much. When it comes to raising finance for small businesses, there is often a presumption that the only…

Dyefor Entrepreneur Scholarship 2017 – closes 30th June

Receive £1,250 towards your learning or business expenses At Dyefor, we know just how hard it is to be a startup, we were one in 2013. We also know what it’s like to be a student, with sights set on becoming an entrepreneur. These are just some of the reasons we felt the need to give something…

The LanciaConsult Growth Grant Fund for Students and Alumni

Thanks to the support of LanciaConsult, the Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement office is delighted to announce that there is a new grants pot worth £8,000 per annum for students and alumni from any University of Brighton degree who have already set up a technology-based/digital/software/mobile app-based private or social venture, and who are now seeking to…

Brighton graduate Richard kick-starts his bag business

Brighton alumnus and beepurple member Richard Simmonite has launched a crowdfunding campaign to bring his latest product to market. It’s a 5-in-1 shape-shifting convertible bag called ‘Hybe‘. The innovative carrier is available in five different colour schemes and a choice of 100% cotton or polyester. Designer Richard says: “We are strong believers that less…

Chance to win £250 and sharpen up your LinkedIn profile (why wouldn’t you do it?!)

You’re a final year student, you’re thinking about your next steps and that you really need to create or update your LinkedIn profile – but there is always something else more pressing or enticing to do. So, to help you on your journey to career success we’re giving you an extra incentive – the chance to win £250! Our Professional Profile…

Funding Opportunities in Historic Building Conservation with the Sussex Heritage Trust

Sussex Heritage Trust – Bursaries Scheme 2017 Sussex Heritage Trust is a Registered Charity, established 40 years ago, to improve and encourage the appreciation of the architectural and natural landscape of Sussex. As part of that vision we aim to increase and enhance the educational opportunities for young people based in Sussex, who are or…

Masters and PhD funding – news updates and yr actual dosh…

Another funding update, and this time we’re all about money for postgrad study including research funding. Read on… Closing 14 March (i.e. in about 7 hours at time of writing): Rising Stars 2016-17. Awards of up to £10,000 each are being offered to assist researchers in gaining experience of managing and leading their own research…

Teacher training scholarships, PhD studentships and Post-Doctoral fellowships – ‘ships everywhere!

It’s been a while since we had a grab-the-cash round up, don’t you think? More politely referred to as ‘A summary of scholarships and bursaries’, but in these days of Government-by-Tweet is decorum even a thing? Ugh. Anyway. Onward and rise above… Next round of applications closes 8 February! Are you considering applying for a…

Another 4/5 figure scholarships round up?? Yes indeedy…

Ever more money to get your hot little hands on – it’s scholarship season and no mistake…Ooh look, dollars – do you remember America?… Closing 18 November! CRCC Asia’s Annual Global Scholarship Program offers over $20,000 in scholarships for students who wish to join one of their one, two, or three month internships in Beijing,…

Law, Computer Science, Maths, Postgrad, Research and more – funding up for grabs so get grabbing…

There is more money/cash/wonga/dosh/moolah/readies/green folding stuff on the table and who better to take full advantage of it than you lovely people. Read on and get applying… Closing 31 October! A $25,000 MBA scholarship is on offer courtesy of The Economist. All you have to do is take their GMAT simulation test online. The highest…

Postgrad funding – Harvard, MIT, Great Ormond Street and for Commonwealth citizens

A moderately large roundup of big postgrad bucks for the taking. Get the info and get applying – someone’s going to bag the cash, why not you? Closing 26 October: The Kennedy Scholarship is an academic award for study at Harvard and MIT. It can be used to fund a wide variety of programmes at…

Win £500 with The JC Reid Breakthrough Award for Venture Creation!

Win a grant of £500! Have you set up your own business or social enterprise during the last academic year 2015-16? Are you a University of Brighton student, about to go into your second or third year of study? Have you been trading for at least 6 months? If you answer “yes” to all these…

Win £500 with The Harvey Goldsmith Breakthrough Awards for Entrepreneurship!

Win a grant of £500! Have you done something entrepreneurial during the academic year 2015-16? Are you a University of Brighton student, about to go into your second or third year of study? If you answer “yes” to both these questions, then apply for The Harvey Goldsmith Breakthrough Awards for Entrepreneurship. This award has been…

Researchers, postgrads and undergrads – need funding? Silly question…

September comes knocking, the leaves start dropping and we are happily(?) stressing out for the start of term. Never mind all that, there’s money to be had – be quick! Closing 15 September! Canon Foundation in Europe – 15 Research Fellowships are offered to highly qualified European and Japanese researchers. Candidates need to have obtained…

Chemistry, Construction, Television and Cambridge BA funding – term’s ending but the money keeps coming…

Check out these chances to lay your hands on all manner of funding… Closing 27 June at 4pm BST! British Council and Royal Society of Chemistry welcome applications for Researcher Link Workshop Grants under Newton Bhabha Fund for 2016. Only Chemistry related applications are invited. http://bit.ly/28ppEkT Closing 30 June! Applications are open for the Travis…

Postgrad funding and undergrad competitions. There’s cash to be had…

Deadline extended to 25 April! The BAFTA Scholarship Programme offers talented British and Chinese nationals the chance to take a postgraduate course in film, television, or games as an international student in China or the UK respectively. The successful recipients will also be mentored by industry professionals and have free access to BAFTA events. More…

Disability Scholarship Program for students to live and work in China

CRCC Asia – British Council, 2016 China Disability Scholarship This scholarship was established in January 2013 with funding from the British Council to bring the opportunity to live and work in China to students with a disability. This year CRCC Asia is offering two places on the China Internship Program to intern with the British Council in…

Scholarship opportunity! Are you a Travelbird?

Travelbird have just announced an exciting opportunity for one student to win €3,000 with the option to complete an internship at their HQ in Amsterdam, and current students at University of Brighton are now eligible to participate. What’s the Opportunity? ● The winner of this scholarship programme will see a student win a €3,000 scholarship…

Seven awards worth £1,000 each – Santander Volunteering and Community Engagement Awards 2016

Active Student Volunteering Service is delighted to launch the Santander Volunteering and Community Engagement Awards 2016. Seven awards worth £1,000 each, funded by Santander Universities, to recognise outstanding contributions in the fields of volunteering and community engagement undertaken by current University of Brighton students during the academic year 2015-16. Nominations are sought from non-profit organisations, charities,…