Philological Foundation
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Quick Stats
| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Annual Giving | £50,733 (expenditure FY 2025) |
| Grant Range | Up to £2,000 per individual; £1,200 typical annual grant |
| Average Grant | £1,200 |
| Application Method | Rolling (schools only - individual applications currently suspended) |
| Geographic Focus | City of Westminster, London Borough of Camden |
Contact Details
- Website: www.philological.org.uk
- Email: thephilological@gmail.com
- Phone: 7971063559
Funding Priorities
- Grants to individual students under 26 years old who are or have been pupils at secondary schools in Westminster or Camden
- Support for further or higher education, apprenticeships, colleges, universities
- Support for schools of art, music, dancing, or drama
- Educational travel purposes
- Preparation for a profession, trade, occupation, or service
- Direct grants to state-funded schools in Westminster and Camden for “special benefits” such as school journeys
What They Don't Fund
- Students aged 26 or older when starting their course
- Students with no connection to secondary schools in Westminster or Camden
- Individual student applications (currently suspended; only accepting school applications)
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How to Apply to Philological Foundation
The Foundation has a public application process with information available on their website at philological.org.uk/how-to-apply/. Currently, they are NOT accepting applications from individual students but continue to accept applications from schools in Westminster and Camden. Applications are processed on a rolling basis.
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- The Hale Trust
- Paddington Charitable Estates Educational Fund
- St Marylebone Educational Foundation
- The Valentine Poole Charity
- East Wickham And Welling War Memorial Trust
- John And Julia Egan Charitable Trust
- Sir William Boreman's Foundation
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