The Worshipful Company of Upholders Charity Bob Fowlds Memorial Scholarship provides funds for the young and financially disadvanged adults who wish to study for a professional AMUSF qualification. Each scholarship covers up to 50% of the cost of one stage of the AMUSF qualifications. More information on the AMUSF qualification can be found here.

When to Apply:

Applications Open:                   1st March 2023

Closing Date for Applications:    30th June 2023

Scholarship Eligibility

Candidates need to meet one of the criteria below and be able to provide relevant documentary evidence to support their application.  Applications without the correct supporting evidence will not be considered.  Please ensure you have sought the permission of any third party before you provide any evidence which may include their personal data.

Scholarships are available to candidates who are in receipt of one of the following criteria:

• Be between 16 and 24 years of age
• Free School Meals
• 16 to 19 Bursary or Education Maintenance Allowance
• Further Education Discretionary Learner Support
• Income support, Job Seeker’s Allowance, Employment & Support Allowance
• Universal Credit
• Working or Child Tax Credit
• Asylum Support

How to apply

Applications must be made using the scholarship application form that must be counter signed by an approved AMUSF Training Centre.

If you would like to apply for a place on one of our courses, please email info@stalbansupholsteryschool.co.uk for more details.

The completed application form must be submitted by email to the Clerk at clerk@upholders.co.uk. Your application will be rejected if you do not provide a complete, counter-signed application form together with evidence of your eligibility to apply.

What happens next

The Upholders Charity aims to process applications within 28 days of the closing date, and you will be notified of the outcome of your application by email. 

Should your application be successful, you will receive a Letter of Award by email. This sets out the terms and conditions of the scholarship and your obligations as a recipient. Payment of the scholarship will be made directly to the AMUSF Training Centre. If you have paid the course fee directly to the AMUSF Training Centre, please state this in the application form.

If you have any questions about the scholarship scheme, the application form, or if you have not heard from the Upholders Charity with the outcome of your application and more than 28 days have passed since the closing date please email the Clerk at clerk@upholders.co.uk.

An Upholders Charity Bob Fowlds Memorial Scholarship is awarded at the absolute discretion of the trustees and may not be appealed. Feedback is not given to unsuccessful applicants.

Important note: If you are successful in applying for a scholarhip and subsequently fail to complete the course you may be required to pay back the bursary you received.