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The Roger Walker
Education Award
Application Guidance
INTRODUCTION
The award is made in memory of Roger Walker. Roger was a founder member, long time Chair and Board
member for Just Credit Union, he was instrumental in setting up Just Credit Union and remained involved
until he passed away in 2020. Education of young people in the region was close to Roger’s heart and the
grant will assist young people to continue into further education.
THE AWARD
The maximum annual total value of the award is £500 and is intended to be made to one individual,
however, at the Award Panel's discretion, the grant may be split between two or more individuals.
DATES
Opening date for applications: 7th July
Closing date for applications: 30th Aug
Notification to applicants by: 6th September
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for entry applicants must;
• Be completing a full-time or part-time vocational or academic course at diploma or degree level
• Be aged between 17 and 25 at the date of application
• Meet Just Credit Union or FAIRshare Credit Union membership criteria
• Priority will be given to members of

Just Credit Union or FAIRshare Credit Union or those
nominated by a member of either credit union
GRANT PURPOSE
The grant is intended to assist young people to continue their education and can be used for a variety of
purposes these may include but are not limited to;
• Transport costs e.g. season tickets
• Essential course equipment e.g. tools and materials
• IT equipment e.g. laptop
• Fees
SELECTION
All applications which meet the eligibility criteria will be evaluated by a panel comprising credit unions'
staff and Trustees. The award will be made entirely at the panel’s discretion and their decision is binding.
Better together
SELECTION CRITERIA
The Awards Panel will select the application where the grant or grants are deemed to have most
impact in allowing individuals to continue education. The criteria the panel will consider are;
1. Family circumstances
2. Household income
3. Grant’s purpose
4. Likely impact
APPLICATION PROCESS
✓ Applicant should ensure they meet the eligibility requirements
✓ Applications must be submitted on JCU’s RWEA application form or document providing
the same information
✓ Application must include details of the course to be attended
- qualification to be achieved
- institution/college/university
- length and dates of course
- full or part time
✓ Application should include
- what the award will be used to pay for

- the amount requested to a maximum of £500
- details relating to criteria 1 to 4
✓ Applicants may provide any supporting evidence or information which they consider
appropriate to their application
✓ Completed applications along with any supporting information should be emailed to the
address on the application form
✓ The Awards Panel will agree a short list and they may at this stage request further
information or clarification from applicants
✓ The Awards Panel will notify all applicants of their decision which is final
✓ The Awards Panel may request from successful applicants any evidence they feel is
necessary before the grant is made
✓ The grant will be paid to the successful applicants’ bank accounts and proof that the funds
have been used for the agreed purpose will be required
✓ The successful applicants agrees to participate in promotional activities and to keep Just
Credit Union informed of their educational progress and the grant’s impact