Cairnryan Education and Training Fund

This fund provides bursaries to residents of Cairnryan Community Council area to help them access training and education opportunities that better equip them with the range of skills needed to enter or retain employment. The fund is provided by monies from the Cairnryan Community Fund. The purpose is to improve the opportunities and livelihoods of people living in Cairnryan, geographically defined by the community council boundary. Courses leading to formal or recognised qualifications will be favoured, however other courses will also be considered where applicants can demonstrate how the skills and knowledge gained will realistically support them in securing or retaining a job. Courses supported can be on a full time or part-time basis and may include Apprenticeships, Modern Apprenticeships, Foundation Apprenticeships, SVQs, NCs, HNCs, HNDs, short vocational courses and many others including driving lessons where it is expected that driving will increase opportunities. Awards can cover costs that are directly related to attending courses or apprenticeships, including course fees, study aids and equipment, technical aids/equipment, travel costs, accommodation costs, and driving lessons. For short courses under a year, applicants can apply for part or all the course fee, up to a maximum of £2,000. For courses of one year or longer and full-time, the fund offers different levels of grant depending on the year of study, with Year 1 offering up to £2,000, Year 2 up to £1,500, and Year 3 up to £1,000.