Applications open for the Architects Benevolent Society's Hardship Fund
Are you in your final semester but at risk of not being able to complete your course because of financial pressure?
12 January 2024
Architects Benevolent Society (ABS) is a charity with 170 years’ experience of supporting the architectural community and their families in times of need.
Following on from the success of their Student Hardship Fund pilot in 2022, the charity has been approached to administer funds previously held in the Middle Orchard Trust. This new ABS student Hardship Fund will provide the opportunity to assist final-year undergraduate and Masters students/apprentices in relevant subjects. This fund differs from the previous Student Hardship Fund in expanding support to postgraduate students.
Key Facts
- Eligibility – final year, final semester undergraduate or Masters students (or 3 months post-graduation) of Architecture, Architectural Technology, Landscape Architecture
- Grant awards are based on unexpected and significant hardship not educational merit
- Grant is a fixed sum of £500 per month for up to 3 months (lump sum is available if appropriate)
- Grants are paid within 2 weeks of a complete application
Eligibility
To qualify for financial support, students must meet the following criteria:
- be at risk of being unable to complete course due to financial pressure, resulting from unexpected reduction/loss of income
AND
- be in the final semester of the final year of a full-time or part-time accredited undergraduate or Masters course or have completed 75% of an apprenticeship in Architecture, Architectural Technology or Landscape Architecture
OR
- have graduated from an accredited undergraduate or Masters course, or have completed an apprenticeship in Architecture, Architectural Technology or Landscape Architecture within the last 3 months (from date of application).
How to Apply
If you meet the criteria above please email studentfund@absnet.org.uk to request an application form.