The Prince’s Trust Development Awards are easy for young people to apply for & can help pay for work essentials such as course fees, tools, travel costs or equipment.
The Prince’s Trust can help fund the following:
- Course fees up to Level 3
- Tools, equipment or uniforms for a job
- Job licence fees
- Transport to a new job until your first pay slip
Training that will lead to employment, self–employment or an apprenticeship
Development Awards can’t support:
- Living expenses e.g. rent or bills
- Business start–up costs
- Costs for items that have already been paid for
- Gap year or overseas projects
- Level 4 course fees and beyond
You have to be:
- Aged 16 to 30 and living in the UK Studying less than 14 hours a week or not in compulsory education
- Unemployed or working less than 16 hours a week
See website for all the criteria, terms & conditions
