The Snowdon Awards Scheme - helping with physical disabilities in further & higher education or training

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Welcome! The Snowdon Award Scheme is a charity that provides grants to students with physical disabilities, to help them complete further or higher education or training.

Explore our website to find out whether you are eligible to apply for an award, plus to discover how you can support us.

Portrait of Charles Williams

“The Snowdon Award has enabled me to live independently and be in a situation where I can pursue an academic career.”

Charles Williams

Our survey gets government action!

Our survey has prompted big increases in Disabled Student Allowances.

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President's message

Lord Snowdon is still actively involved in creating opportunities for physically disabled young people.

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Advice

Our work changes the lives of thousands of students. Find out more here.

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All about our grants

Each year we allocate grants from £250 to £2,500 to as many students as we can.

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