Esdaile Trust provides grants to assist in the education of daughters of the Church of Scotland, of Deaconesses of the Church of Scotland or widows and of Missionaries appointed or nominated by the Overseas Council of the Church of Scotland.  Daughters should normally be between 12 and 25 years of age.  Preference is given to families with a low income.

Funds available

£23,000 is available for distribution during the year.  Last year 75 grants were made ranging from £100 to £500.

Applications

To apply, complete and return the application form and send to the Clerk and Treasurer – contact details below. Applications should be submitted by no later than 31 May each year and grants are distributed by early September.

Click here to download an application form.

Fiona Watson (Clerk & Treasurer) or Mrs Janice Couper
Scott-Moncrieff
17 Melville Street
Edinburgh
EH3 7PH

Connected Charities

The Esdaile Trust co-operate with the Society for the Benefit of Sons and Daughters of Ministers of the Church of Scotland and the Glasgow Society of the Sons and Daughters of Ministers of the Church of Scotland in the distribution of grants for the benefit of students.

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