Glenkens & District Education and Training Fund

This fund provides bursaries to residents of specific Community Council areas in Dumfries and Galloway 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 Blackcraig Wind Farm Scotland Ltd, delivered in partnership with the Glenkens and District Trust and Foundation Scotland. Participation in a wide range of courses can be funded (full or part-time), including Modern Apprenticeships, Foundation Apprenticeships, NC, HNC, HND, undergraduate degrees, post-graduate qualifications (though not PhDs), and short vocational courses. Awards can support course fees, study aids and equipment, technical aids/equipment, travel and subsistence costs, accommodation costs, childcare costs, and driving lessons where relevant to employment. The purpose is to improve the livelihoods of people living in the fund area, helping them to access training and education opportunities. The education or training opportunity may be long-term (one year or more) or shorter (1 day or even less, or taught over a period of weeks or months), full time or part time.