The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust
Traditional Trade Scholarships
Location National
Dates

Launch date: 1990

Deadline for applications: 20 January 2006
Aims

Objective of the funding opportunity:
To fund further study, training and practical experience for men and women who wish to improve their craft or trade skills. The scholarships cover a wide range of modern and traditional crafts including digital photography, glass makers and antique restorers.
It aims to help the following client groups:
Those in work
FRESA priorities The funding opportunity fits with the following FRESA priorities:

Top priorities:
Skills for employability
Workforce development and in work progression

High priorities:
Higher level skills

Medium priorities:
Access to learning and ICT

More information on the FRESA
The following labour market factsheets contain evidence to support bids for this funding: 
Skills for employability
Workforce development and in work progression
Eligibility Eligible Organisations:  Individuals in modern and traditional craft trades
Accreditation Organisations must have the following accreditation to bid: No accreditation is needed
Previous bids Successful projects:
Examples of previous winners can be seen on the website.
Amount available Funding available: Scholarships are usually between £2,000 - £15,000
Application

You will need the following documents to apply :
Application Form
Contact

For further information contact:  

The Secretary
The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust
No 1 Buckingham Palace
London
SW1E 6HR

qest@rwha.co.uk

Weblinks

Other useful websites:
www.qest.org.uk