Qualifications Bursary Application Form

We're pleased to be able to offer a limited number of bursaries to support fundraisers who wish to undertake one of our fundraising qualifications.

To apply for a bursary, please complete the form below.

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The completed form will be accessed by the Chartered Institute staff on a need to know basis. Your application information will be shared with the Chartered Institute’s professional development team who will decide whether or not to award a bursary.

We will keep your form for a year after your application.

*Name

Membership number

*Job title

*Organisation name and address

*Phone number

*Email address

*Please provide a brief outline of the aims and activities of the organisations(s) you work for

*Please provide a brief outline of your role and responsibilities including whether you are the sole fundraiser for your organisation or part of a team.

What is the start date of this qualification?

*What are your reasons for seeking to attain this qualification?

*How do you feel this qualification would benefit the organisation you work for?

*In the last financial year, what was your organisations' total income, voluntary (non-statutory) income, total expenditure, expenditure on charitable activities and unrestricted reserves?

*Have any funds been secured towards the qualification so far and if so, where from?

*If you work for an Agency or a Charity, how much funding will your organisation be providing towards the costs?

Any further information you would like to add

*I confirm that I am employed as a full-time fundraising professional at a non-profit organisation or spend at least fifty percent of my time fundraising for my non-profit employer. I have reviewed the course handbook and understand the eligibility requirements and time commitment. I understand that only one individual from my organisation can be selected.

Yes I confirm

*Consent for storing submitted data

Yes, I give permission to store and process my data

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