Eligibility information

There is no upper age limit but grants are more likely to be awarded where you can provide evidence of the future plans your studies will help you achieve

You are eligible to apply for a Snowdon Trust disability-related study cost grant if your disability, impairment or health condition can be explained by one or more of the bullets below:  

• A learning difference (e.g. dyslexia, dyspraxia, or AD(H)D)   
• A visual impairment uncorrected by glasses (e.g. blindness or partial sight)   
• A hearing impairment (e.g. D/deafness or partial hearing)  
• A physical impairment or challenges with mobility (e.g. climbing stairs or uneven surfaces), or dexterity (e.g. using a keyboard or laboratory equipment)   
• A social, behavioural or communication impairment (e.g. an autistic spectrum condition or Tourette’s Syndrome)   
• A long-term illness or health condition which may involve pain or cause fatigue, loss of concentration or breathing difficulties – including any effects from taking associated medication.   

We cannot provide an exhaustive list of all disabilities, specific health conditions or impairments that are eligible and cannot answer questions about the eligibility of a specific disability. We provide this list as a reference point and will require evidence of your diagnosed disability. Please note that mental health conditions, challenges or disorders (e.g. anxiety or depression, bipolar disorder, C(PTSD), OCD) are not eligible for this grant scheme unless you also have a diagnosis of one or more of the health conditions or impairments listed above. If you believe you meet the eligibility criteria you should apply for a grant.  

You must be studying at a UK institution, and you must have UK home fee status. Please refer to this guidance on how to determine your fee status.

• The institution cannot be a school – this includes secondary school and sixth form college 
• Courses we support typically offer a Level 4 qualification or above. If your course qualification is lower than Level 4, your application must demonstrate a clear link between your studies and your future employment or career goals 

This grant round is open to new applicants only. We will not be able to process your application if you have previously received a Snowdon Trust grant.

You are expected to have applied for, and received a decision, for all other sources of statutory funding before submitting your grant application. This includes, but is not limited to:

• • Disabled Students Allowance (DSA)
  • Reasonable adjustments and disability support provided by your institution
  • Relevant government departments

We require evidence of the applications you have made and the decision outcomes you have received for other sources of funding and support, or an explanation of why you are not eligible to apply for these. You can still apply for a grant if you are ineligible for support from statutory sources.

You can find more guidance on what evidence to submit here. Your application will not be processed without this information. We understand that applying for funding can be difficult. If you are not sure what statutory funding you are eligible to apply for, you can find advice at Disability Rights UK.