Supporting You Through University
Since 2005, Longford Scholarships have supported more than 500 young serving and former prisoners with money and mentoring to study for a university degree (including artist Andrew Hart, pictured above with actor Michael Palin). Around 82% graduate, get graduate-level jobs and move on with their lives.
We look forward to welcoming new scholars each year, prioritising those studying for a first degree.
Application deadline – we need your application form by 1 May for courses starting for September, or February, that same academic year. We will then follow up references and you will hear from us by the end of July.
Who is eligible?
You are eligible if you:
- Plan to study for a degree-level course at university or with the Open University
- 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.
- Have the right to remain the UK
- Are 40 or under years of age (although contact us if you are slightly older)
- Have six years (or less) left to serve
- Have been released within the past five years.
Go to our Application Form for detailed guidance on eligibility and how to fill in the form.
We’re here to offer advice
Doing a degree can be a life-changing decision. If you’d like to talk about applying for a Longford Scholarship, email scholars@longfordtrust.org
If you are in prison, ask someone in education to contact us on 07747 365037. You can also write to us at: Freepost, Longford Trust PO Box 72887, London N2 2FG (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