Kirkcowan Education & Training Fund

Kirkcowan Community Development Trust offers Education and Training Grants to residents of the Kirkcowan Community Council Area in Dumfries and Galloway. The fund provides grants up to £2,000 per individual to support educational opportunities including university/college courses and short accredited training courses. The Trust is committed to encouraging and supporting people who wish to study at university/college or to undertake short courses which can provide them with new skills and increased job prospects. By investing in educational opportunities, the Trust seeks to support the community of Kirkcowan to develop new skills and to seek new opportunities. Awards can support various costs directly related to attending courses or apprenticeships, including course fees, study aids and equipment, travel and subsistence costs, accommodation costs, and childcare costs. The fund also offers specific Driving Test Grants recognizing that the ability to drive is a significant factor in reaching employment, education and training opportunities in this rural community. The scheme is open to permanent residents aged 16 and over within the Kirkcowan Community Council Area.