Childcare grant for Divinity students

The School of Divinity is committed to supporting all students, including those for whom childcare responsibilities could get in the way of work and study. In Scotland, childcare support is normally available for children aged 3-4 years, but some students are ineligible for this scheme, either because of the ages of their children or because the students are not funded by SAAS. If you are not otherwise funded by the wider Scottish program, you are invited to apply here.

How to Apply:

• Awards are made on a rolling basis, so no due dates will be posted here. When you have the necessary documentation, simply email the School of Divinity’s EDI Officer (divedi@st-andrews.ac.uk) in each semester that you have eligible expenses.
• Write a personal statement explaining your eligibility. This can be informal, such as text included in the body of an email.
• Include proof of payment to a registered childcare provider, such as a receipt.
• The maximum amount is £700 per semester. No awards are made in the summer.
• Your application will be considered confidentially by the Head of School, Divinity’s EDI Officer, and a member of staff of the School’s EDI Committee.

Eligibility:

• You are a Divinity student (undergraduate admitted to Honours OR postgraduate).
• You engage registered childcare for a preschool-aged child.
• You are not eligible for other funding for childcare (e.g., from the SAAS scheme).
• You are not in receipt of a grant from the University’s Discretionary Fund.