Supporting you through university
Since 2005, Longford Scholarships have supported more than 600 young serving and former prisoners with money, mentoring and employability guidance to study for a university degree (including artist Andrew Hart, pictured above with actor Michael Palin). Each year over 80% of them graduate, get graduate-level jobs and move forward with their lives. To apply for a Longford Scholarship, fill out our application form by 1 May for courses starting from September of that year. We will then follow up references and you should receive a decision from us by the end of July. You can find our application form here.
You are eligible if…
- You plan to study for a degree-level course at university or with the Open University;
- You are applying for/have a Student Finance England loan to pay the course fees, or loans through funding bodies in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland;
- You have the right to remain the UK;
- You are 40 or under (although contact us if you are slightly older)
- You have been released within the past five years.
Go to our Application Form for more detailed guidance on eligibility
We are here to offer advice
Deciding to start a degree can be a life-changing decision, and taking out a Student Loan can be daunting. Choosing the right university and course is also tough. If you’d like talk it over with one of our team, email scholars@longfordtrust.org Or, if you are in prison, ask someone in the education derpartment to contact us on 07747 365037. You can also write to us at: FREEPOST, The Longford Trust (you don’t need a stamp).
- Fill in our application form online or on paper
- Explain your plans clearly in your personal statement
- Include the details of two referees
- Send us your application by 1 May