Hadyard Hill Education and Training Fund (Dailly)

The Hadyard Hill Education and Training Fund (Dailly) provides bursaries to residents of the Dailly Community Council area in South Ayrshire 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 aims to improve the opportunities and livelihoods of people living in the area by supporting courses leading to formal or recognised qualifications, as well as other courses where applicants can demonstrate how the skills and knowledge gained will realistically support them in securing or retaining a job. The funding is provided from the Hadyard Hill Dailly Community Fund and is administered by Foundation Scotland. 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 other courses. Awards can cover costs directly related to attending courses or apprenticeships, including course fees, study aids and equipment (e.g., laptops, software, stationery), technical aids/equipment (e.g., specialist clothing, tools, specialist equipment), travel expenses (bus, train, petrol), accommodation costs, and driving lessons and theory tests where appropriate. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. Grants for short courses can be applied for once per year, with tiered maximum awards: £1,500 for year 1, £1,000 for year 2, and £500 for year 3 and beyond. For multi-year courses, the same caps apply per year of study. Applicants can hold only one grant at any time and are restricted to receiving grant funding from this fund up to a total maximum sum of £3,000 over their lifetime. Foundation Scotland reviews applications and typically provides decisions approximately six weeks after submission.