Who can apply for a grant?
The Trustees of The Rutlish Foundation have limited funds available for making grants to students aged under 25 years old, who are in full-time higher education. They may exceptionally consider older candidates.
Grants are intended to assist needy students taking full-time first degree or comparable courses at universities, or other educational establishments. Research students and those taking further degree courses may also be considered.
They are not awarded to students studying for A-levels, BTECs or part-time courses.
Applicants must have been born or be ordinarily resident in the Ancient Parish of Merton or have attended Rutlish School or a 6th form of which Rutlish School is part i.e. RR6 for at least one year.
The Ancient Parish of Merton is about a quarter of the area of the London Borough of Merton and is comprised of at least part of the following wards: Abbey, Merton Park, Cannon Hill, West Barnes, Dundonald and Raynes Park.
How often are grants awarded?
Applications for grants from The Rutlish Foundation can be submitted once a year, with awards being made after an annual round of personal interviews with applicants.
The application form for 2024-2025 academic year will be available from 15 July 2024.
The closing date for applications for the 2024-2025 academic year will be 30th September 2024. No further applications will be accepted after this date.
Please read our Privacy Policy before submitting your application. Do not use an out-of-date form for your application. Students should be aware that late applications are likely to be rejected.
Rutlish Foundation Trustees meet to consider applications towards the end of the Autumn term, over Christmas and at Easter. New applicants are almost always asked to attend an interview. Interviews will be conducted via Video Call, the date and time of which will be confirmed with the successful applicant in writing by the Clerk.
What are the grants for?
Grants from The Rutlish Foundation are not intended to cover everyday living expenses or travel expenses of applicants. They are intended to support students who can demonstrate their need for additional funds to help pay for essential extras including books, software, equipment or travel on visits that will assist applicants in pursuit of their academic study.
How do I apply?
Application forms can be obtained from this website once applications are open, usually in July of the year in which application will be made. Guidance on completing your application will also be made available at this time.
In addition to a correctly completed application form, applicants must also submit a report on their progress and study/work in the immediate past academic year. We advise students awaiting an application form to begin the process of seeking this reference in the meantime.
The report should cover, where appropriate, the applicant’s ability and attainment warranting the course chosen, information on the applicant’s continued good conduct, educational progress and regular attendance.
Any applicant who fails to provide the required report before the Rutlish School Easter vacation, is unlikely to be awarded a grant.
Applicants having difficulties obtaining a report should contact the clerk for advice at the earliest opportunity.
Grant regulations
Grants are made in accordance with the governing document of the Foundation (the Scheme) and are subject to the following General Conditions:
The Trustees reserve the right to modify their regulations as the need arises.
