The Francis Bernard Caunt Education Trust

The annual applications for a grant from The Francis Bernard Caunt Education Trust will close on 30th June 2026.  

Francis Bernard Caunt was a resident of Newark who sadly passed away a widower without children or grandchildren. He decided to leave the bulk of his estate to create an educational trust fund that could help the residents of Newark and surrounding areas to progress with either their academic or vocational education.

The fund is administered by trustees who will consider any application for a grant against the following criteria: 

• The applicant should be aged between 16 and 25 years
• The applicant should live in Newark or the surrounding areas and attend Newark schools, colleges, Southwell or Tuxford schools. The applicant must have attended one of those institutions in the previous eight years and for a period of at least 2 years.   
• The applicant should be intending to study either part-time or full-time for at least 1 year on a recognised academic/vocational course.         
• The application should be supported by a letter of reference on headed notepaper, signed personally by the referee. The referee should be one of the following:    
  • A Head Teacher/Principal
  • Current Employer
  • Other appropriate persons e.g. Career Advisers, Faith Leaders, or a person approved by the Trustees 
• It is essential that the completed application form be returned before the closing date – if necessary, the references can be submitted later. However, the Trustees would prefer the reference to accompany the application.

The Trustees have absolute discretion, and their decision shall be final and binding.

Please fill in this Application for The Francis Bernard Caunt Education Trust.