new for 2025
Scholarships for our Certificate courses
From January 2025, we are pleased to offer scholarship options for our key certificate courses built on the new science of philanthropic psychology.
Our scholarships are designed to support dedicated professionals and volunteers in the charity sector who are passionate about enhancing their fundraising practices through the application of philanthropic psychology.
Available Scholarships
Scholarships will be available for the following courses:
Certificate in Philanthropic Psychology (January, March, May, September)
Certificate in Fundraising Copywriting (January, March, May, September)
Certificate in Legacy Fundraising (March and September)
One scholarship place will be offered for each course running.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for a scholarship, applicants must:
Be working in the charity sector in a professional or voluntary capacity for an organisation with less than £500k annual income
Hold a position such as fundraiser, Trustee, or volunteer
Demonstrate interest in applying philanthropic psychology to enhance fundraising practices
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a written application which includes:
Personal Information:
Full Name
Current Role
Organisation Details
Organisation Overview:
A brief description of the organisation's mission and activities
Personal Statement:
A 500-word essay addressing:
How the chosen course will benefit your career
The potential impact on your organisation
How to Apply
To apply for a scholarship, please complete the application form (which can be downloaded below) and submit it by email to Emma Bryant: emma@philanthropy-institute.org.uk.