FEATURE
PROMOTIONAL
27 JUNE 2025 ASIAN TRADER 9
s summer approaches, many
graduates will be contemplating
their next step – whether that’s
entering the workplace or returning to
university for further study. For those
considering a master’s degree or other
postgraduate qualification, the excitement
can be quickly overshadowed by financial
concerns: tuition fees, travel, equipment
and living costs all add up fast.
That’s where the Leverhulme Trade
Charities Trust (LTCT) can help.
Established a hundred years ago by Lord
Leverhulme, the charity offers bursaries to
support individuals connected to the
convenience, grocery and pharmacy trades
– whether as a child, spouse, or even as
someone working in the sector themselves.
LTCT has a long-standing commitment
to education. The charity believes that
enabling more people to access further
study not only benefits individuals but also
strengthens local communities and society
more broadly. Over the years, the Trust has
helped thousands of students pursue their
academic ambitions, and this year is no
different.
For the 2025/2026 academic year,
postgraduate students can apply for
bursaries of up to £5,000. The scheme is
open to those whose parent, carer or spouse
works in an eligible profession – this
includes supermarket employees, inde
pendent convenience store workers, those
in grocery sales roles, or pharmacy techni
cians. Importantly, the opportunity is also
available to individuals who are already
working in these industries and wish to
return to university themselves to gain a
postgraduate qualification.
The bursary can be put towards a range
of study-related costs – whether that’s
tuition fees, equipment, specialist course
materials or travel expenses. As postgradu
ate study becomes increasingly expensive,
LTCT’s support is intended to help families
who might otherwise find it difficult to
afford further education. By removing
some of the financial barriers, the Trust
hopes to open the door for more students to
continue their academic journeys.
Professor Anna Vignoles CBE FBA,
Director at The Leverhulme Trade
Charities Trust, says: “We are passionate
about generating opportunities for further
study. Our postgraduate bursaries are
designed to be a valuable support for
students keen to continue their studies. If
our bursaries help diversify the students
able to take a postgraduate degree, then we
see that as a very positive step.
The current climate makes it challeng
ing for some families to consider further
study, and these students should be able to
enjoy the same opportunities as their
counterparts from more advantaged
backgrounds. We look forward to receiving
applications and being able to support a
new cohort of students in the upcoming
academic year.”
The Trust is now accepting applications
for its postgraduate bursaries, with the
current round open until Monday 1
September 2025. The process is simple,
applicants must fill in an online form and
provide a short explanation of how the
funding would support their studies, for
example, by enabling them to study
full-time, invest in essential resources, or
reduce the need for part-time work
alongside their course.
So why not explore the possibility of a
little help on their education journey? Visit
the LTCT website for more information and
to apply today: www.leverhulme-trade.org.
uk.
The Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust is a charitable incorporated
organisation. Registered charity number: 1159171
Student Opportunities