Duke of Edinburgh Legacy Bursary Scheme

Annual bursaries for young people in Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough who may have a career aspiration or hobby that they may wish to develop but are facing either financial or social barriers. Download Guidance Notes Information about funding amounts, eligibility, exclusions and scoring criteria can be found in the Duke of Edinburgh Legacy Bursary Scheme Application Guidance Notes (pdf document).

Please ensure you have read and understand the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Grants and Funding Policy prior to submitting an application Important Dates Applications Open: 9 April 2026 Applications Close: 8 June 2026 Notification of Outcome: July 2026 Grant Information Sessions Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council deliver grants and funding information sessions in April, July and October to offer guidance and support to those looking to submit an application. Details of the next upcoming workshops and how to book.

Contact Us For help with your application or the online portal, contact the Funding Unit via E. fundingunit@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk or T.

0300 123 4568. Information about funding amounts, eligibility, exclusions and scoring criteria can be found in the Duke of Edinburgh Legacy Bursary Scheme Application Guidance Notes (pdf document).

Please ensure you have read and understand the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Grants and Funding Policy prior to submitting an application Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council deliver grants and funding information sessions in April, July and October to offer guidance and support to those looking to submit an application. Details of the next upcoming workshops and how to book.

For help with your application or the online portal, contact the Funding Unit via E. fundingunit@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk or T.

0300 123 4568.

CATEGORY: Duke of Edinburgh Legacy Bursary Scheme 2026-27 Information for Applicants Duke of Edinburgh Legacy Bursary Scheme Guidance Notes 2026-27 Version Number Author Purpose/change Date 1.0 Community Bursary Guidance Document 10 November 25

Contents 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Purpose of Bursary Scheme/Overview 1.2 General Principles 1.3 Who can apply? 1.4 What can be funded?

1.5 What cannot be funded/Exclusions? 2.0 How to answer the questions 2.1 Information about the nominee 2.2 Why have you applied to this bursary scheme?

2.3 Financial or social barriers 2.4 What you hope to achieve 2.5 How the scheme will assist you in your future career or development? 2.6 How will the bursary be invested?

3.0 How we assess and score your application 3.1 Eligibility assessment 3.2 Assessment and scoring 3.3 What happens if an application is successful? 3.4 Monitoring and reporting 3.5 Marketing and promotion 3.6 What happens if an application is ineligible/unsuccessful?

3.7 Appeals procedure 3.8 Fraud and Corruption 4.0 Application process Appendix 1 General Data Prot