Snowdon Trust has partnered with David-Forbes Nixon Foundation to deliver up to 6 additional scholarships this year. Find out more about DFN Foundation and the partnership below.
New DFN Snowdon Master’s Scholarships available
We’re delighted to announce investment from the DFN Charitable Foundation to extend the reach of the Snowdon Master’s Scholarship programme.
Up to 6 DFN Snowdon Master’s Scholarships are available in 2025 for students aiming for positions in business leadership, government or policy. We want to fund exceptional disabled students planning to study subjects such as (but not limited to) Economics, PPE, Business Studies. We’re looking for students who have the ambition and determination to drive the disability inclusion agenda and reduce the disability employment gap.
Working together we aim to amplify the impact we can create for future disabled leaders.
“With our focus on addressing the disability employment gap, and on supporting those with disabilities to thrive, we are delighted to partner with the Snowdon Trust to double the number of Scholarships available this year. Our aim is to accelerate the careers of talented disabled young people so they can succeed across business, policy and government and can play a key role in ensuring the employment rate for disabled people matches that of those without disabilities’.
“Since 2017, we’ve funded master’s programmes for more than 70 scholars who demonstrate disability leadership in all its forms. We’re SO proud of the impact the Snowdon Master’s Scholarship programme has created so far and this partnership with the DFN Foundation represents a REALLY exciting opportunity to extend the programme’s reach with a clear focus on reducing the disability employment gap.”
About the DFN Foundation
The DFN Foundation is a philanthropic grant making charity that supports four key areas – disability education, disability employment, myeloma cancer research and conservation. These areas relate to the knowledge and experiences of our founder and his family; and a Board and small team with relevant expertise complements our focus areas.
Our approach to creating positive change is underpinned by three things: issues we understand, a clear need and working where we believe our funding, skills and resources can add value. We partner with others where we can, and if we see a gap then we will initiate and grow a new organisation; as we have already done with the outstanding Undershaw Education Trust and the independent national charity DFN Project Search.
Our close partnerships inform our work every day, building our knowledge and our learning. We aim to create a virtuous circle where we build, test, refine and scale effective work and create positive change alongside talented experts.
FAQ's
What is the new DFN funding?
The DFN Foundation are providing funding for up to 6 new Scholarships. These Scholarships are open to students studying Economics, PPE, Business Studies or other similar courses, with the aim of accelerating exceptional disabled students into leadership roles where they will be able to address the Disability Employment Gap.
Is the application process any different? How do I specify I am applying for a DFN funded Scholarship?
You do not need to specify which Scholarship you are applying for. All eligibility criteria remains the same and you can apply as usual via our online portal.