Study Grants exist to provide supplementary funding for individuals who wish to further their education and knowledge through a programme of study.  The course should be part of the individual’s personal development plan, but does not have to be directly related to work. It may lead to a higher-level academic qualification, other form of occupational proficiency or an augmentation of skills which provide tangible benefits to the Corps.

Funding levels are adjusted each year, according to available resources and are prioritised to support more junior members of the Corps.  Applicants who are not qualified above Level 3 and do not belong to a professional body can expect to receive up to £1,500 per year.  By contrast, applicants who are qualified above Level 3 and are members of a professional body can expect to receive up to £700 per year.  Limits apply of 3 x grants or £4,000 funding in total, whichever is reached first.

The scheme is open to all ranks of Royal Engineers and Queen’s Gurkha Engineers, both regular and reserve.

Eligibility requirements are:

• Apply before starting your course.
• You have at least 2 years’ service remaining.
• You make maximum use of any entitlement you may have to the Standard and Enhanced Learning Credits (SLC and ELC) before considering applying for a grant from RE-CPD.
• You contribute 20% of the cost of your learning programme.
• Usually, most of the learning will take place in your own time.Your learning programme will lead to higher qualification, professional status or provide tangible skills or benefit to the Corps.
• Your intended learning programme relates to your personal development plan.
• You register for the programme, pay the fees up front, apply for the grant, and then claim the grant once you can prove you have completed the whole programme or a recognisable stage of it.
• You register for the programme / course, pay the fees up front, apply for the grant, and then claim the grant once you can prove you have completed the whole programme or a recognisable stage of it.

Applications are vetted, and the amount offered to you will depend on a number of factors. It is important to note, funding cannot be guaranteed. If you want to know more about this scheme, please contact us on 01634 822085 or 94661 2085, where a member of our staff will be more than happy to assist. Full details are included in the Study Grant handbook.