The Science Grant Scheme
- Introduction to the science grant scheme...
- How to apply
- Which schools can apply?...
- Science grant scheme history...
Science Grant Scheme Introduction:
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The Edina Trust science grant scheme is a non-competitive grant scheme. Every eligible state primary school in Lancashire, Oxfordshire and the Scottish Borders can apply for a grant of up to £500 towards a science project during the 2009-10 school year. The grant is available for science projects, however the application can include funding for a school gardening club. A gardening club grant is limited to £300, however a combined science and gardening club grant can be applied for up to a maximum of £500.
2009-10 School Year:
The Trust's science grant scheme is available to select primary schools in Lancashire, Oxfordshire and the Scottish Borders during the 2009-10 school year. Information concerning how to apply for a grant, which schools are eligible and our scheme's history are listed below.
The science grant scheme will provide grants of up to £500 for:
- full-school science weeks
- scientific visits – for trips out of, or visits to, the school
- purchase of science equipment
- improving school grounds for science
- gardening clubs (maximum grant of £300)
- and science subscriptions
We have a simple application process. Schools are asked to provide: a brief project description, a breakdown of costs, and a project date. To apply for a grant please email the following address for an application form: edina@kirkhousetrust.org
Schools that receive a grant will be asked to provide a short report about the funded activities/items.
The Edina Trust has set aside sufficient resources so that schools applying later in the school year will not be disadvantaged. However, please be aware that the Trust does not fund projects retrospectively.
- Lancashire: The science grant scheme will pilot in Lancashire in 2009-10. 60 schools have been selected to participate in the scheme. These schools will receive an invitation from the Edina Trust to apply for a science grant. We hope to roll the science grant scheme out to the remaining Lancashire primary schools in the coming years.
For more information concerning the Lancashire pilot, please contact our consultant, Shehnaz Vorajee. - Scottish Borders: The 2009-10 school year is the third and final year the science grant scheme will run in the Scottish Borders. All state primary schools in the Scottish Borders are eligible to apply for a grant.
For more information concerning the Scottish Borders scheme, please contact our consultant, Joy Snape. - Oxfordshire: The science grant scheme has ended in Oxfordshire. Edina Trust will invite a select number of Oxfordshire primary schools (who have previously missed out on the scheme) to apply in this 'catch up' year. Invitations were sent out in September.
For more information concerning the Oxfordshire 'catch-up' year, please contact the Edina Trust.
The science grant scheme was first piloted in Oxfordshire in 2006 and was introduced to the Scottish Borders in 2007. The scheme is run in a geographic area for three years (schools may apply each year) and then moves to a new area. The scheme was introduced to Lancashire in the 2009-10 school year. The aim of the science grant scheme is to stimulate an interest in science in young people.