Financial Assistance
For Students on Courses not Listed Above – Application Deadline 31st July 2026
The Stationers’ Foundation Bursaries, Mentoring and Awards Committee may offer a Financial Assistance Awards for academic courses in communication and content including papermaking, packaging, publishing, bookbinding, conservation, librarianship and archiving. Recent wards have averaged £1300 and could be higher or lower.
Awards are open to United Kingdom residents to develop their potential in one of the above industries, in a way which would not be possible without an award. They could be used for course fees, travel and subsistence, books and technical research equipment. Candidates in employment, could use these in lieu of salary, or for courses normally funded by employers or by grants.
This application form must be returned to the Education Coordinator, in Word/PDF format by 31st July (please contact the Education Coordinator if there are any exceptional circumstances that prevent this) and must provide an outline of the proposed programme which the applicant wishes to undertake.
Awards will be made in August following the application. All recipients will be required to attend an Awards Ceremony at Stationers’ Hall on 16th November 2026.
For enquiries contact Katie Dare, Education Coordinator at education@stationers.org
Financial Assistance Application Form
Francis Mathew Awards – A memorial to Francis Mathew, a former manager at The Times
The Stationers’ Foundation offers Francis Mathew Award each year to candidates in the printing, publishing and paper industries and associated trades.
Up to four awards, normally of £3,000 are available annually for applicants at the start of their career and of British nationality, and either employed in or intending to make a career in these industries. The aim is to enable the winners to travel to gain experience and further their knowledge of the industries at home and abroad. Awards are made based on academic potential and financial need.
This application form must be returned to the Education Coordinator, in Word/PDF format by 31st July prior to starting your course (please contact the Education Coordinator if there are any exceptional circumstances that prevent this) and you must provide an outline of the proposed programme.
Awards will be made after interviews in London in the August following the application. Successful candidates will be expected to submit a report on completion of their project. For enquiries contact Katie Dare at education@stationers.org