The Worshipful Company of Shipwrights

Billmeir Award Scheme Application Form (Aug 2024)

Grant application for the Billmeir Award Scheme - Revised Aug 2024. The Billmeir Award Scheme distributes charitable funds from the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights to individuals to support their training at one of the schools or colleges teaching modern and traditional timber ship and boat building, naval architecture and marine engineering. The Billmeir Award Scheme's objectives are to promote the skills of ship and boat building and related trades and, wherever possible, encourage people to develop careers in these areas. The scheme aims to help applicants with small grants towards the cost of tools, equipment and living costs. The Shipwrights' Company has limited resources and there is an ever increasing number of requests for support so competition is tough. However, where the committee feels that an applicant has demonstrated sufficient need and a strong commitment to their chosen trade / course they will consider awarding a larger grant towards course fees. The Awards Committee meets three times a year in February, June and October to consider applications. Applicants for grants under the Scheme are encouraged to demonstrate to the Committee that the money awarded will generate real value to both the recipient and to boatbuilding / shipbuilding in the longer term. Please provide as much information as possible and also explain why a grant to you would fit the Shipwrights' objectives. Your application will not be considered without the inclusion of two supporting references. Completed applications will be placed before the Awards Committee at the first available opportunity. Please note that fields marked "*" must be completed ("NA" may be used where appropriate and if allowed).

  • Section A: ABOUT YOU - APPLICANT DETAILS

  • Email is the preferred method of communication.
  • DD slash MM slash YYYY
    Your application will only be accepted if you meet this condition.
  • Please indicate the name of the school, key subjects and qualifications achieved
  • Please indicate the name of the college and/or university, key subjects and qualifications achieved (PLEASE ENTER "NONE" IF THIS IS NOT APPLICABLE)
  • Please provide a brief history of your employment(s) to date. (ENTER "NONE" IF THIS IS NOT APPLICABLE)
    Please select from the list and give further details or explanation where indicated in the ffurther information field below.
  • Please give details about your current and previous roles, whether in employment or education
  • We would like to know if any family members are or have been involved in seagoing activities either for leisure or business.

  • Section B: ABOUT THE COURSE

    In this section you will be asked to provide details about the course you are on / are applying for.
  • Please provide the full name and address of the College you are studying at.
  • Please provide the full name of the course you are on.
  • Please indicate the qualification you are working towards eg BTEC Level 3.
  • Please indicate the length of the course in weeks.
  • DD slash MM slash YYYY
    Please confirm the course start date.
    Grants will only be awarded to those who are on a course or have a firm offer.
  • Please ALSO indicate title (eg Mr, Miss, Mrs, Ms)

  • Section C: FINANCIAL DETAILS

    In this section you will be asked to provide details about your financial situation. We are looking to understand how you intend to fund the course, what resources you currently have, including grants, and what your financial burdens and projected living expenses might be.
  • Please provide the cost of the course and details of what elements you have left to pay. For example: Cost of Course £x. I have £y to find or I require £z for tools.
  • Please provide details of your own financial situation and how you intend to fund the course. This should include reference to any grants that you have been awarded by other bodies.
  • Please provide information on your regular financial commitments including rent, travel etc
  • Please confirm the amount you are asking for and explain how you intend to use the grant (purchase tools, course fees, accommodation, travel etc).
  • This is your opportunity to explai in your own words why the Shipwrights' Company should award you a grant.
  • Explain how the course will assist you with a career in the maritime sector.

  • REFEREES

    Please provide the details for two referees. One must be a previous employer or a school tutor if you have never been employed. Neither referee should be related to you nor from the school/college at which the course is being undertaken. Referees will be asked to comment on your education, employment and character.

  • First Referee

  • Indicate your relationship with this this referee: former employer, teacher, colleague etc.

  • Second Referee

  • Indicate your relationship with this this referee: former employer, teacher, colleague etc.
  • THANK YOU FOR YOUR APPLICATION. If there is anything else that you feel is relevant please indicate here. (If you have nothing to add please indicate "NA")

  • DECLARATION & SUBMISSION

    You have now completed this application. By submitting it either electronically or by post you are confirming that the information you have submitted is, to the best of your knowledge, true, correct and accurate. PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PLACED BEFORE THE AWARDS COMMITTEE IF PAPERWORK INCLUDING BOTH REFERENCES IS NOT COMPLETE AND IN PLACE.
  • I declare that the information I have submitted is, to the best of my knowledge, true, correct and accurate.
  • DD slash MM slash YYYY

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