NB Applications for the academic year 2025/2026 are now closed. A new application form will be available in August 2026. You will be able to find the link for this here, in Steeple Aston Life, on the Steeple Aston Facebook page and on posters around the villages. If you need help with this or need to apply for money outside the usual round of applications, then please contact Tina Ferguson on tina.merlins@gmail.com
The Dr Radcliffe’s Trust accepts applications from young people who:
- are 16 (post GCSE) – 25 years old
- are studying at school, college, university or are in an apprenticeship
- live in Steeple or Middle Aston, or attended Dr Radcliffe’s School for a minimum of 2 years.
In the past awards have been made to help fund school or college field trips, tools or equipment for apprenticeships or vocational training, uniforms for trainees, specialist software and laptops, equipment for students at college or university, travel costs, and help with living expenses for those living away from home.
Awards are made based on the financial needs of the applicant, so family household income is considered, but there is no restriction as to family income; each case is considered individually. Young people can apply any year that they are eligible regardless of whether
they have received an award in the past. Applications must be made by 11th November. Any late applications will only be considered
in exceptional circumstances. The scholarship committee then reviews applications and aims to make awards during December.