Funds
UNITED KINGDOM
Funds - Education and training
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Professionals Aid Guild

Name
Further Education
Website
www.professionalsaid.org.uk
Region
UNITED KINGDOM
Who Can Apply

Prisoners who hold a university degree or equivalent (level 6 or above).

What Can Be Funded

Grants for further education, normally £300–£500, to help with tuition fees, text books or production of a thesis.

What Can Not Be Funded

Tools and equipment.

How To Apply

You apply by writing a letter to the Professionals Aid Guild outlining your university education or professional background; estimated income/expenses for the course and year concerned; details of the specific request; and any other funds approached. If you fulfil the criteria, you will be sent an application form to complete and return. You will need to provide an original academic reference from the course tutor and/or authorised person from the prison education department. PAG Education Committee meets regularly throughout the year and considers each applicant’s needs individually.

Key Dates

You may apply any time during the year.

Acknowledgement

We acknowledge all correspondence.

Contact

Professionals Aid Guild
7-14 Great Dover Street
London
SE1 4YR

0207 935 0641
admin@professionalsaid.org.uk

 

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I am pleased to advise you that I successfully passed the course. Please forward this result to the education committee with my thanks again for their assistance. I have already been able to utilise some of the knowledge to assist other prisoners with queries, and the modules themselves will remain as useful reference material going forwards.This qualification, along with the masters's degree that I recently commenced, will be proudly featured in my CV post release, and hopefully assist in my search for employment. My thanks also to you for your handling and preparing of my application for the committee, it is much appreciated."