Pharmacy trade families to benefit from Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust higher education bursary scheme

The Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust (LTCT) is set to provide financial aid for the families of those working in the convenience, grocery, and pharmacy trades starting next month.

In an announcement, the Trust shared that the applications for the academic year 2024/25 for undergraduate bursaries will start from August 1 till October 15.

LTCT bursary schemes are intended for university students whose parent or carer is "employed in an eligible profession, such as convenience retailer, supermarket store worker, or pharmacy technician".

According to the charity's bursary scheme, successful applicants can receive up to £3,000, which can be put towards tuition fees, course materials, equipments, or even travel costs.

"With the charity’s core belief that everyone should have the opportunity to reach their academic potential", LTCT believes.

The bursary scheme will help alleviate some of the financial pressure on students interested in pursuing higher education and their parents.

In 2024, the total number of bursaries awarded since the scheme launched is expected to exceed 5,000, totalling £28million worth of financial aid.

Professor Anna Vignoles CBE FBA, Director at The Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust (LTCT), announced that the trust is gearing up for one of its busiest and most rewarding periods.

"Our undergraduate bursaries see a high volume of applications year on year, and with every approval, we delight in knowing we’ve helped a student get a little closer to their academic goals," Vignoles said.

She emphasised the trust's belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to continue their educational journey.

Moreover, she expressed hope that the bursaries can help lighten the financial burden for students.

"We therefore encourage anyone in the grocery or pharmacy trade who may be eligible to apply – it could well lead to someone in your family taking the next step in their education. Make sure the 1st of August is in the diary!" she added.

In addition to the undergraduate bursary, LTCT has a postgraduate scheme currently open for those keen to return to university, which closes on the 1st of September, 2024.