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 or sensory disability, 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 Rachel Purtell

“The Snowdon Award Scheme took a chance on me. I came to you with nothing but a good argument. I've left with a new and exciting life; that's some award!”

Rachel Purtell

Lord Snowdon’s 80th Birthday

Lord Snowdon’s 80th Birthday. Write-up and pictures available

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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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