FAQs
FAQs
This page provides some answers to questions that you may have about our two main grant schemes - the Conservation Training Bursaries and the CPD Bursaries.
Conservation Training Bursaries
Q. You offered me funding towards the cost of my fees. Is it possible to use it towards my living costs as I have received alternate funding for the fees?
A. No. For full-time courses we only give funding towards course fees.
Q. I have been offered a place on a full-time, one year course but have decided to do it over two years. Am I eligible for funding?
A. Yes, but you would have to reapply for the second year.
Q. I received a grant from the Anna Plowden Trust towards the cost of my fees for the current academic year. Can I apply for next year?
A. Yes, but I am afraid that we cannot guarantee that you will be successful.
Q. I am currently studying for a Graduate Diploma and would like to do a Postgraduate/Master Diploma next year. Would it be appropriate to me to apply for funding?
A. Yes.
Q. Do I need a reference from the course leader even if I have not yet started the course?
A. Yes. Most colleges know that this is a requirement and are happy to supply a reference.
Q. I would like to apply for a funding to do a course/degree in conservation of our natural environment. Do you give funding towards this?
A. No. The Trust does not fund conservation projects per se, nor training in the conservation of buildings, the non-moveable heritage and the environment - except where the skills acquired could be applied to movable objects.
Q. Now I have graduated, I have been offered an internship. Would you consider giving me funding towards this?
A. We do sometimes give funding towards internships to individual students but generally not to institutions.
Q. What proportion of funding do you give towards CPD training?
A. Up to 50 per cent.
Q. Do you give funding towards the cost of giving a paper/making a presentation at a conference?
A. Yes, up to 50 per cent.
Q. Are there any other funders I could approach for CPD funding?
A. Yes, The Clothworkers’ Foundation is currently offering CPD bursaries for conservators of up to £1,000.
