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ScholarshipSnowdon Trust

Snowdon Trust grants

Grants for the disability-related costs of study that Disabled Students' Allowance doesn't cover.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
Snowdon Trust[1]
Who it’s for
Disabled students in further or higher education in the UK
Worth
Up to £5,000 for disability-related study costs[1]
Year groups
Year 12, Year 13, Post-18
Where
UK-wide
Funding
Bursaries or funding available

Sources

3 sources

  1. Snowdon Trust

    Grants

    Snowdon Trust grants can provide you with up to £5,000 to help cover essential disability‑related study costs.

    Checked 14 October 2026

  2. Snowdon Trust

    Grants

    Grant applications for the 2026-27 academic year will open on Monday 14 September at 2pm and close on Wednesday 14 October at 2pm.

    Checked 14 October 2026

  3. Snowdon Trust

    Grants

    We are now closed for new applications.

    Checked 14 October 2026

Details checked by the Born to Engineer editorial team. Always confirm dates on the provider’s site before applying.

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