Postal Family Fund

22/09/2026

Thank you to Civil Society Insurance Society (CSiS) Charity Fund for continuing to support postal families

The Postal Family Fund is delighted to have received a £15,000 donation from the CSiS Charity Fund to help support our university bursary programme. As families continue to face higher living costs and increasing university fees, this money will allow us to support a record number of students this year. Our bursaries provide up to £2,100 a year to students to support them through their university degree or equivalent course in the UK. The bursary is there to help cover student expenses and cost of equipment such as laptop or course materials, so that the student can focus on their education. So far this year, we have supported 219 students this way and expect this figure to rise by the end of the year. Thank you to the CSiS Charity Fund for making this possible.

This year we are delighted to receive another year's funding from The Civil Service Insurance Society (CSIS) Charity Fund, without which we would have been unable to offer so many bursaries.

07/09/2026

Real Life Stories: Meet Savana, who was awarded a Rising Stars bursary to support her football ambitions

https://postalfamilyfund.org/savana-is-now-training-with-crystal-palace-on-her-exciting-football-journey/

As we head back to school, if you have a child who has a special talent or passion in the arts, music, sport or other specialist area, you may be eligible for financial support. Please visit our website for more information on our Rising Star bursaries and how to apply. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Meet Savana, who is being supported by Postal Family Fund to follow her football dreams

09/08/2026

Real Life Stories: Meet Alfie, who is starting his dream job as a vet, after being funded through his five years of veterinary studies by the Postal Family Fund

https://postalfamilyfund.org/alfie-is-starting-his-dream-job-as-a-small-animal-vet/

As students enjoy a well-deserved summer off, Postal Family Fund is delighted to have supported over 60 students with their final year of studies. We love hearing about their successes and will be posting more of their stories in the coming weeks. Thanks for sharing!

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Meet Alfie, who is starting his new job as a small animals vet, having been funded through his 5 years of veterinary studies by the Postal Family Fund

29/07/2026

Real Life Stories: Meet Isaac who has just graduated with a first-class degree in Computer Science after receiving three years of university bursary funding from the Postal Family Fund

https://postalfamilyfund.org/isaac-has-just-been-awarded-a-first-class-degree-in-computer-science/

As another academic year is over, Postal Family Fund is delighted to have supported over 60 university students with their final year of studies. We love hearing about their successes and will be posting more of their stories in the coming weeks. Thanks for sharing!

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Meet Isaac, who has just graduated with a First Class Honours degree in Computer Science, having been funded through his university course by the Postal Family Fund

20/07/2026

Real Life Stories: Meet Joe who is enjoying using his new laptop, granted by the Postal Family Fund, to support his school learning

https://postalfamilyfund.org/postal-family-fund-was-delighted-to-grant-joe-a-laptop-to-support-his-school-learning/

As we end this school year, we’re delighted to have granted laptops to over 40 postal children to support their homework and independent learning. If the Home Laptop grant scheme is of interest to you or your family, then please sign up to our newsletter to be notified when the scheme reopens next year.

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16/06/2026

Wednesday 15th July is the deadline for University Bursary applications to the Postal Family Fund

If you have a child who will be attending university or an equivalent institution in September 2026, then you may be eligible to apply. Bursaries are worth £2,100 per year for a maximum of three years. For more information on eligibility and how to apply, please visit our website https://postalfamilyfund.org/apply-for-help/university-bursary/

Please get in touch with us if you need assistance with your application at [email protected].

We look forward to hearing from you x

08/06/2026

Real Life Stories: Meet Max, a heavy vehicle mechanic apprentice, who was recently awarded an Apprenticeship Bursary by the Postal Family Fund

https://postalfamilyfund.org/postal-family-fund-supports-maxs-apprenticeship-in-heavy-vehicle-mechanics/

If you are interested in applying for this year’s apprenticeship bursary scheme to support your child, please visit our website to find out more and to apply

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Meet Max, a heavy vehicle mechanic apprentice, who was recently awarded an Apprenticeship Bursary by the Postal Family Fund

05/05/2026

Postal Family Fund is now accepting applications for University Bursaries

Our popular University Bursary has now launched. Postal families can apply for a bursary to support a young person attending a university or equivalent institution in the UK. Bursaries are there to help students cover their expenses so they can concentrate on their studies. Bursaries are worth £2,100 per year for a maximum of three years. There are additional grants available for course materials and equipment (e.g. laptop, music software) for those going to university for the first time.

This financial assistance package is very popular, but we are only able to provide a limited number of awards. So, we ask that you read the eligibility criteria before applying and that you take your time completing the application. Applications are open until July 15th.

Please apply here: https://postalfamilyfund.org/apply-for-help/university-bursary/

We look forward to hearing from you x

Our University Bursary supports a young person at university or equivalent institution. It helps cover expenses so student can focus on study.

14/04/2026

Real Life Stories: Meet Charlie, supported to follow his squash dreams by the Postal Family Fund Rising Star bursary

https://postalfamilyfund.org/squash-loving-charlie-climbs-to-number-3-spot-in-england-at-only-8-years-old/

If you have a child who has a special talent or passion in the arts, music, sport or other specialist area, you may be eligible for financial support. Please visit our website for more information on our Rising Star bursaries and how to apply. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Meet Charlie, who was supported by Postal Family Fund to follow his squash dreams