Carnegie Trust For Universities Of Scotland
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- Typical grants
- £1,820 – £10,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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carnegie-trust.orgAbout Carnegie Trust For Universities Of Scotland
The Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland was founded in 1901 with an endowment from Andrew Carnegie, operating under a Royal Charter. Its mission is to advance higher education in Scotland by promoting university improvement, expansion, and equitable access for students facing financial disadvantage. The Trust values equity, stewardship, and adaptability, and it supports individuals rather than organisations. The blend of legacy-driven student bursaries with a focus on research excellence makes the Trust distinctive, prioritising Scotland's higher education sector.
What Carnegie Trust For Universities Of Scotland funds
The Trust funds individual students and university staff through several targeted programmes. These include Undergraduate Tuition Fee Grants for those who cannot access statutory support, such as low-income students, refugees, asylum seekers, or those with interrupted studies. It also offers Carnegie PhD Scholarships, Vacation Scholarships for undergraduate research, and Research Incentive and Collaborative Grants for early-career academics. Activities primarily benefit Scotland's universities, though some research may take place elsewhere if nominated by a Scottish institution.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are individuals, not organisations. They must be Scottish residents or have strong Scottish connections through birth, extraction, or education, and face financial hardship without access to public funding. No income or size rules apply. The Trust prioritises widening participation for disadvantaged groups and supports students and academics within Scotland's higher education sector.
What Carnegie Trust For Universities Of Scotland doesn't fund
The Trust does not provide core, project, or capital grants to charities, nor does it offer unrestricted funding. It does not accept unsolicited organisational proposals.
How much does Carnegie Trust For Universities Of Scotland give?
Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
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How to apply to Carnegie Trust For Universities Of Scotland
Carnegie Trust For Universities Of Scotland does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Carnegie Trust For Universities Of Scotland provide?
Carnegie Trust For Universities Of Scotland typically provides grants of £1,820 - £10,000.
Where does Carnegie Trust For Universities Of Scotland fund charities?
Carnegie Trust For Universities Of Scotland funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Carnegie Trust For Universities Of Scotland accept unsolicited applications?
Carnegie Trust For Universities Of Scotland does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Carnegie Trust For Universities Of Scotland?
Carnegie Trust For Universities Of Scotland does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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