Thomas John Jones Memorial Fund
Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taf,
Applications for this grant are open
The Thomas John Jones Memorial Fund was established in 1944 in order to help young people in what was then the county of Breconshire to study and train for employment in the engineering industry.
The former county of Breconshire now encompasses the area of South Powys which includes the areas of Penderyn now in RCT, Cefn-coed-y-cymmer, Llwyn-onn, Pontsticill, Vaynor and Trefechan now in Merthyr Tydfil, Princetown and Llechryd now in Caerphilly, Clydach, Llanelly, and Gilwern now in Monmouthshire. The Fund also now covers the entire county of Blaenau Gwent.
About Thomas John Jones
Born in Nantyglo, Monmouthshire, Thomas John Jones is considered a pioneer of the British transport system. In 1919, he founded the Griffin Motor Company at Brynmawr, helping to shuttle miners from the local area to and from the Blaina Pitt. He subsequently acquired, developed and oversaw a series of bus routes across southeastern Wales and Gloucestershire. In 1944, TJ Jones established a fund to help young people in the former County of Breconshire study and train for higher posts in industry.
Grants available
Individuals studying engineering or a course with a significant engineering component can apply for a grant of £3,000 per annum for the following modes of study:
- Undergraduate level
- Postgraduate level
- HND
- PhD
Who can apply?
Grants are available to students who are living in or have attended schools within the eligible areas of Breconshire or Blaenau Gwent.
Students must be studying engineering or a course with a significant engineering component. The application must show a clear need for financial support, financial hardship or additional support needs.
The following courses are accepted, please get in touch if your course is not listed but it has a strong engineering element.
- Civil Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Architectural Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Nanotechnology Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Design Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Robotics Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
How to apply?
Applicants must complete an online application form which can be accessed via our website.
Please note:
- Applicants applying for funding for a Postgraduate level course must have attained a 1st or upper 2nd class honours degree.
- Successful applicants should notify the Trustees as soon as possible, if any change in circumstances affect your study, such as a change of course, examination failure or ill health.
- Preference will be given to applicants who best show how they meet the Fund’s objectives, and who best demonstrate the financial and social need the grant will address.
- The application must show a clear need for financial support, financial hardship or additional support needs.
- Grants will not be awarded retrospectively i.e. for costs already incurred prior to receipt of the grant offer letter and signed terms and conditions.
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