HKF / learndirect Learning through Work Awards

Financial support for Learning through Work students

HKF is delighted to be working with learndirect on an exciting joint venture to support Learning through Work students to achieve their potential through education.

If you are awarded a Learning through Work Award, you will receive a £500 bursary to spend on anything that you need to support you in your programme. You will also have the opportunity to take part in the mentoring and skills development programmes run by the Foundation.

Who can apply for a Learning through Work Award?

You can apply for an award if you are:

• Studying on a Learning through Work programme at one of the following institutions: University of Chester, University of Derby, University of Northampton, Northumbria University, Teesside University, Staffordshire University, Wakefield College, University of the West of England, University of Southampton, Trinity College Carmarthen.
• Studying for at least 40 credits on your Learning through Work programme
• Experiencing financial hardship.

How do you apply?

To apply for a Learning through Work Award, you will need to have the support of your Learning through Work tutor who will help you with your application.

Please make sure that you meet the above criteria, before completing your application form, as applicants who do not meet these criteria will not be considered for an award.

Click the link to download the application form and guidance notes for the Learning through Work awards. Please note that only applications received on this application form and with a supporting applicant statement and tutor statement will be accepted.

When can I apply?

We accept applications for these awards throughout the year so there is no closing date. Applications will be considered every 3 months (end of March, June , September and December) and applicants will be informed of a decision on their application within a month of the decision date.

Please read the guidance notes carefully before completing your application form. If you need any further information or you have any questions about these awards, please contact us at the Foundation's Milton Keynes office.