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40-Week Boat Building Bursary

The Boat Building Academy Bursary Scheme

In 2020, the Boat Building Academy was granted charity status, fulfilling the long-held ambition to create the BBA Bursary scheme to be able to help the next generation of boat builders and furniture makers, who would otherwise be unable to fund their training at the academy. A normal bursary award would be up to a maximum of 50% of the course fee however in exceptionally rare circumstances we may offer up to 100% of the course fee and living expenses.

We also have the following additional categories of bursaries:

  • BBA bursary for women was introduced in February 2023 and aims to proactively affirm that women are not only welcomed but wanted in the industry. Facilitating access to high-level training and career development opportunities.
  • BBA bursary for locals of Lyme Regis.
  • BBA bursary for Dorset.

Eligibility & the Process

To be eligible for a BBA bursary on the 40-week boat building course you must be a British citizen and have been offered a place after meeting the director.

  • All eligible applications will be reviewed by the trustees.
  • We then offer an interview with the director and at least one other trustee via video conference.
  • The trustees will then decide whether to award a bursary.
  • The number of awarded bursaries in each financial year, as well as levels of funding available, will impact whether applications are successful; or what amounts are awarded to each applicant.

Deadlines

Applications for the 40-week boat building course must be submitted before the respective deadlines. Any applications submitted after the date may not be considered.

  • 30th November for the February course.
  • 30th April for the September course.

The BBA is extremely grateful to the following organisations for their generous donations to support our Bursary Scheme – February 2024

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