Bursaries

Bursaries are provided by the Company for student plumbers who would benefit from financial assistance as a direct result of completing their third year of the Trailblazer apprenticeship, or who are progressing from Level 2 MES (Plumbing) to undertake Level 3 MES (Plumbing) or equivalent.

Daisy and Summer were successful recipients of our Bursaries in our 2023 competition, and received their certificates at the Annual Lecture. They both attended the Installer Show held on 27th – 29th June 2023 at the NEC Birmingham, and we took the opportunity to take this picture of them with the Master Paul Nash.

Applying for a Bursary

Students are encouraged to apply using the online application form below, but must have a reference from their lecturer or employer.

Professional bodies, training providers, or employers are encouraged to support students who, in their opinion, meet the criteria and would therefore merit consideration as possible recipients of a Bursary.

The Company annually considers Bursaries of up to £1,000 for up to 6 students of plumbing, which is awarded in vouchers for tools and equipment.

A Bursary shall not be used to offset any course fees provided by an employer.

2024  Application Timetable

>>  Applications open for 2024 – Monday, 2nd October 2023

>>  Closing date for postal or email applications – Friday, 12th January 2024

>>  Closing date for online applications – Friday, 19th January 2024

>>  Bursary Winners notified – February 2024

>>  Bursary Winners announced on World Plumbing Day – Monday, 11th March 2024

Applications have closed for 2024

Here’s the Online Application Form – deadline: Friday, 19th January 2024 !

We welcome applications from all eligible plumbing students, however, if you have any difficulties in completing the online form please contact the Clerk.

Alternatively, you may download an Application Form to apply by post or email – deadline: Friday, 12th January 2024 !

Applicants must provide the following

1. Proof of registration, including the enrolment number with the awarding body for Level 3 MES (Plumbing) or equivalent.
2. Proof of completion of Level 2 MES (Plumbing).

However, if you possess a different qualification that you wish to be considered, please send details to the Clerk.

Important information

• All applications will be considered by the Company’s Education & Technical Committee, who may seek additional information.
• Not all candidates will be successful and the decision of the Education & Technical Committee is final.
• No correspondence will be entered into in respect of decisions made, and any such Bursaries given.
• Successful applicants may be invited to attend a function, such as a lunch in London, for which travel expenses will be reimbursed.
• A Bursary, once granted, will not be paid until proof of registration with a recognised trailblazer or registration with the Awarding Organisation has been provided e.g. BPEC [British Plumbing Employers Council], City & Guilds, EAL [Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited] or equivalent.