Bursaries

The William and Ellen Vinten Trust would like to support one student from the following Bury St Edmunds Schools: Thurston Community College, Culford School and St Benedict’s School and three students from Abbeygate 6th form who, on completion of their A levels, are going to university to study a course in Engineering. 

The trust will fund each Bursary holder a maximum of £1500 annual grant.

The aim of the bursary is to provide financial support to enable students to complete their studies and/or to help promote STEM events at university or in local schools. The Trust would appreciate annual updates (via email) with how the bursary is supporting their studies and/or STEM events.

The Trust leaves the choice (and method of choosing) to the schools but would like to consider students who would most benefit from the financial support.

If you are interested in applying for a bursary, then please contact your Head of Science.

STEM Courses, Competitions, etc

We can provide financial support to our Bury St Edmunds Schools and students wishes to access all things STEM. From attending courses, school trips, school clubs and competitions. If you have a request, contact your Head of Science or your schools link Trustee.

Engineering Experience

To help students decide if an engineering career is for them, we have found there is nothing better than trying it out. Working alongside the Smallpeice Trust, the Engineering Experience gives our students a unique opportunity to do just that, with challenging workshops testing organisational, planning, teamwork and practical skills in real engineering scenarios.

The next Engineering Experience 2025 to be confirmed soon…

Sound good? Read about the next one.

Apprenticeships

The Trust provides financial support to West Suffolk College for students completing an Engineering Apprenticeship. For more information, please contact your course leader or the link Trustee.