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SBWN Bursary Request Form

This form is for SBWN's members and event participants to request bursaries.

Please complete a separate form for each event or workshop. Bursaries are paid via bank transfer. Payment will be made within 30 days, typically sooner. Keep your receipts ready to upload for the travel bursary. Questions? Email accounts@scottishbpocwritersnetwork.org

Personal Information

Your name

Your email address

Your Address

Your Bank Details

Account Holder Name

Account Type

Account number

Sort code

Name of Bank

Event, Workshop or Course Name Details

To help us process your bursary request, please provide the details of the SBWN event, workshop, or course you attended. You can check all our upcoming and past events for reference here: SBWN Events.

Please complete a separate form for each event or workshop.

Event, Workshop or Course Name

Event, Workshop or Course Date

Bursary Details

If you need a bursary, please select all that apply.

Childcare or carer bursary (£30 per session)

A childcare or carer bursary provides £30 per session to help cover childcare or caring responsibilities while attending the programme. Please note: this payment counts as income for HMRC purposes.

Data bursary (£8 per online session)

A data bursary helps cover the cost of mobile data or internet access needed to participate in the programme or event (for example, purchasing a data top-up to join online sessions).

Travel bursary (up to £50 per session) - please use public transport unless a taxi is a disability requirement

Travel bursaries provides financial support for travel costs to attend sessions, up to £50 per session. Please use public transport whenever possible. Taxis can only be claimed if required for disability access.

If claiming a Travel Bursary:

Travel Bursary Claim Instructions

If you are claiming a travel bursary, please:

1. Enter the total amount you are claiming (maximum £50).

2. Upload receipts for all travel expenses.

3. Ensure the total amount requested matches the receipts you upload.

Example: If your train ticket cost £18.50 and your bus fare cost £3.50, you should enter £22.00 as the total amount claimed and upload both receipts.

Claims cannot exceed £50, and all amounts must be supported by valid receipts.

Travel Bursary Requested (maximum £50)

Upload Receipts:

Please upload receipts for your travel bursary claim

Size limit: 10 MB