STUDENTS from Glusburn or Sutton could receive cash from a historic trust to support their education.

Students who are in further education at universities or colleges can apply for a small grant from the Sir John Horsfall Exhibition Foundation.

The committee of the Sir John Horsfall Exhibition Foundation will be considering grant applications for the 2018/19 academic year.

To be eligible, applicants must live in or have attended community and/or voluntary schools in the parishes of Glusburn or Sutton-in-Craven before the age of 16.

All applicants will be expected to provide a reference from either their current or past tutor to prove their suitability for a grant. In previous years, the value of the grant has been about £100.

County councillor Patrick Mulligan, Executive Member for Education and Skills, said: “This grant could provide valuable extra help for people going on to further education. Funding studies can be a worry for students. These grants can help to relieve some of that pressure.”

Application forms are available from the Post-16 Team, North Yorkshire County Council, Jesmond House, Harrogate, HG1 5QE, on 01609 533693 or by emailing Post16@northyorks.gov.uk.

The closing date for applications is November 30.

Call business support manager Lisa Herdman on 01609 534953 for further information about the Sir John Horsfall Exhibition Foundation.