Inner Temple Benefactors Scholarship Fund
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- Typical grants
- £3,000 – £20,000
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Online form
- Decisions
- Once per year
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Inner Temple Benefactors Scholarship Fund
The Inner Temple Benefactors Scholarship Fund, established by declaration of trust in 1988, is a specialist charity that advances legal education for members of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple training as barristers in England and Wales. Rooted in the Inn's historic role as a primary gateway to the Bar, its mission promotes access to the profession based on merit, irrespective of financial background, through scholarships and prizes. Core values emphasise excellence, meritocracy, diversity and inclusion, employing contextual recruitment to assess potential in light of applicants' circumstances.
What Inner Temple Benefactors Scholarship Fund funds
The fund advances legal education by supporting individuals training as barristers through scholarships, prizes, grants and awards. It provides funding for key stages of barrister training, including the Graduate Diploma in Law, the Bar Course, pupillage awards, and international placements to study foreign judicial systems. Dedicated Disability Awards help disabled aspiring barristers overcome financial barriers. By targeting critical entry points into the profession, the charity aims to ensure that access to the Bar is based on merit rather than financial background. Support is available to individuals from the UK or overseas, with a focus on England and Wales, reflecting the charity's area of operation.
Who can apply
The fund supports individuals only, not organisations. Eligible applicants are persons studying the law, including students and young barrister members of the Inner Temple, as described in the charity's objects. Beneficiaries come from the UK or overseas, with a focus on England and Wales. Disabled aspiring barristers are specifically supported through Disability Awards. No income or size restrictions apply, and awards are made on merit, assessed in light of each applicant's circumstances.
What Inner Temple Benefactors Scholarship Fund doesn't fund
The fund is restricted to barrister training costs. It does not fund other legal professions, such as solicitors or academics, nor does it support organisational projects, core funding for organisations, or unrelated initiatives. Applications from organisations are not considered; support is for individuals only.
How they like to fund
The fund awards scholarships, prizes, grants and awards to individuals at key stages of barrister training. It employs contextual recruitment, assessing each applicant's potential in light of their circumstances, to support social mobility and diversity. Unsolicited applications are welcomed from qualifying individuals.
How much does Inner Temple Benefactors Scholarship Fund 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 Inner Temple Benefactors Scholarship Fund
Inner Temple Benefactors Scholarship Fund takes applications via online 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
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Inner Temple Benefactors Scholarship Fund on the charity register
Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as INNER TEMPLE BENEFACTORS SCHOLARSHIP FUND, charity number 1056609.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Inner Temple Benefactors Scholarship Fund provide?
Inner Temple Benefactors Scholarship Fund typically provides grants of £3,000 - £20,000.
Where does Inner Temple Benefactors Scholarship Fund fund charities?
Inner Temple Benefactors Scholarship Fund funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Inner Temple Benefactors Scholarship Fund accept unsolicited applications?
Inner Temple Benefactors Scholarship Fund 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 Inner Temple Benefactors Scholarship Fund?
Inner Temple Benefactors Scholarship Fund takes applications via online form. Decisions are typically once per year.
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