First Degree Course winners
Congratulations to George, Benedict, Jamie and Charlotte, our 2023 First Degree Course Educational Award winners!
To give an extra helping hand with the associated costs of work-based training or education, eligible Oddfellows members can apply to be considered for an Educational Award. The non-repayable bursaries can go towards anything from text books and vital equipment to helping out with rent, bills and other practical items.
Help for first degree students
Each year, nationally the Oddfellows grants up to three First Degree Course Educational Awards consisting of £900 per year for the duration of a student’s first degree programme.*
Help for apprentices
Each year, nationally the Oddfellows grants up to three Apprenticeship Educational Awards consisting of £250 per year for the duration of an apprentice’s apprenticeship.*
If you’re a member and eligible, your first step is to contact your Branch Secretary for an application form. You can search for their details using our Branch Finder.
Eligible candidates must have five years of continuous Oddfellows membership (Young Oddfellows membership is taken into account) and must be starting their first degree or first apprenticeship. Each case is then reviewed on personal merit.
First Degree Course Educational Award
To apply for a First Degree Course Educational Award, members are invited to apply via their Branch around April. The Branch’s deadline for submitting applications for consideration is 31 August each year. Judging will then take place within the following two months.
Apprenticeship Educational Award
For the Apprenticeship Awards, eligible members are invited to apply via their Branch around September. The Branch’s deadline for submitting applications for consideration is 31 December each year. Judging will then take place within the following two months.
I am very pleased to have been awarded the Educational Award. There’s a lot to read and a lot of books for my degree so this award will really help me.
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*Terms and conditions apply to all financial benefits. All Oddfellows benefits are non-contractual and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Read the full list of member benefit terms and conditions.