Apply for a FEST Grant

Applications open on Wednesday 1 April 2026.

Deadline for receipt of applications: 5pm on Sunday 31 May 2026.

FEST grant

Section A

Name of applicant

Date of birth

Address

Postcode

Phone number(s)

Name and address of parent(s) resident in Fairfield

College

University

A Levels

College

Apprenticeship

Sport or Music lessons (Please complete SECTION C)

Other - please give detailsOther - please give details

Please give details of any other grant you expect to receive or have applied for

Section B

Application Details (Please give as much information as possible)

Full name and level of Course / Apprenticeship / Music / Performing Art / Sport

Start date

End date

Is your place on the course conditional upon exam results / grades?

When will you receive your results?

Is the course

Full time

Part time

How long does your course last (in total)?

Is this the first – or later - year of your course?

Have you recieved a FEST grant before?

Yes

When did you receive your FEST grant?

Please give the name and address of the university / college / employer or training provider:

Section C

Supporting comments from Tutor / Teacher / Coach. To be completed for MUSIC / PERFORMING ARTS / SPORTS APPLICANTS ONLY. To help the Trustees in grant decisions, tutors/coaches should complete this SECTION as fully as possible Please note that the Trust requires all teachers/tutors or coaches to have DBS clearance to comply with the requirements of the Child Protection Act.

Name of Tutor / Coach:

Email:

Phone Number:

Subject / Instrument

Current Standard eg qualification, level.

Progress made over the past twelve months

Plans or intentions for development over the next twelve months

Tutor / Coach please tick to sign and confirm all information provided is genuine and accurate

I confirm all information provided is genuine and accurate

Date

Section D

Supporting comments from the applicant

Please provide any further details which you feel may support your application

Who told you where to access this form?

Applicant tick to sign and confirm all information provided is genuine and accurate

I confirm all information provided is genuine and accurate

Date

Handling your data

We must have your consent to securely handle your private data

Is the applicant 18 years or older on the day of submitting this form?

Yes

If no, please provide the name of a legal guardian who is providing consent on behalf of the applicant and their contact details

GDPR - Please provide your consent for us to handle your data.

I consent to having this website store my submitted information so FEST can respond to my application

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ALL applicants must complete Sections A, B, and D. Music and sports applicants must also complete Section C.

If you need any assistance completing the form please contact [email protected]

Incomplete application forms will not be considered.

The payment of any Grant is made solely at the discretion of the trustees of the Fairfield Endowed School Trust.

Please complete the application form on this page and press Submit.

We also provide the form in Word Doc format which you can download and use electronically or printed if needed.

Information Sheet 2026

Application Form 2026

You can send printed applications by post to:
The Clerk to the Trustees, 124 Brown Edge Road, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 7AB.

You can email digital applications to: [email protected]

Or message us via out Facebook page: Fairfield Endowed School Trust

Applications open on Wednesday 1 April 2026.

Deadline for receipt of applications: 5pm on Sunday 31 May 2026.