Hawks Charitable Trust
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- Typical grants
- £100 – £1,000
- Where they fund
- University of Cambridge
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Online form
- Decisions
- Once per year
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hawksclub.co.ukAbout Hawks Charitable Trust
The Hawks Charitable Trust advances education at the University of Cambridge by supporting sporting excellence. Established by members of the Hawks’ Club, it aims to remove financial barriers so talented student athletes can fully participate in high-performance university sport. Awards are made on the basis of sporting attainment and demonstrated financial need, with a preference for students who also show excellence in academic or other extra-curricular areas.
What Hawks Charitable Trust funds
The Trust supports current undergraduate and graduate students who are resident members competing for the University of Cambridge. Eligible sports are those for which Cambridge Blues or Half-Blues are awarded, including rowing, rugby, hockey, football, cricket, and athletics. Funding can cover costs such as training, equipment, competition travel, and high-performance preparation. Awards are available to students across all colleges and years of study, regardless of gender.
Who can apply
Applications are open to current undergraduate and graduate students of the University of Cambridge who are resident members competing for the University. Applicants must demonstrate sporting attainment and have clearly established financial need. Excellence in academic or other extra-curricular areas strengthens an application. Neither gender nor a desire to spread awards across sports influences decisions.
What Hawks Charitable Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund students from outside the University of Cambridge, applicants without sporting merit or financial need, or activities that are not Blues or Half-Blues sports.
How they like to fund
The Trust makes single-year awards to individual student athletes. Unsolicited applications are welcomed, and decisions are based on sporting attainment and financial need as set out in the published criteria.
How much does Hawks Charitable Trust give?
Hawks Charitable Trust runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
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- Online application form
- 1 rounds a year
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What Hawks Charitable Trust funds — and what they won't
Awards are made on the basis of sporting attainment and financial need. Criteria: applicants should normally be resident members of and competing for the University; eligible sports should normally be those for which Cambridge Blues or Half-Blues are awarded; sporting attainment should be demonstrated; financial need must be clearly established; excellence in academic or other extra-curricular areas will strengthen an application; neither gender nor a desire to spread awards across sports will influence decisions.
Good to know
How to apply to Hawks Charitable Trust
Hawks Charitable Trust takes applications via online form.
- Published programme route: online application form.
- Decisions are typically once per year.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Hawks Charitable Trust provide?
Hawks Charitable Trust runs one grant programme — Hawks’ and Ospreys Charitable Trust Awards: Up to £750.
Where does Hawks Charitable Trust fund charities?
Hawks Charitable Trust funds charities operating in University of Cambridge.
Does Hawks Charitable Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Hawks Charitable Trust accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
How do I apply for funding from Hawks Charitable Trust?
Hawks Charitable Trust takes applications via online form. Published programme route: online application form.
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