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Apply To The Blackdown Trust

Although exams results won’t be known until August, please note that applications open in July for The Blackdown Trust. A village based fund set up over 80 years ago to contribute towards the expense of Further Education for individual local students.
The amount available depends on the number of applicants.

You are eligible to apply if:

  • You live in Broadwindsor, Burstock, Blackdown, or Thorncombe.
  • Also you have attended local schools and are leaving to further your education.
  • You have qualified for and have been accepted as a student on a recognised course at University / College / College-Apprenticeship/ Agricultural College.

Please send your own letter of application including details of the above and any other information you consider relevant, including your address, to:

The Blackdown Trust
                   c/o Burstock Grange Farm,
                   Broadwindsor,
                   Dorset  DT8 3LL

Or E-mail: blackdowneducationaltrust@outlook.com

Applications close: 9th September, 2023. 

Photo credit: Derek Harper.


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