The
trust was created in 1958 by the will of Louis Michael Kolb, “in
memory of my truly beloved and unforgettable wife Elizabeth”,
to give “grants-in-aid to assist worthy girls of the Roman
Catholic faith born in the United Kingdom engaged in any particular
course of studies and in their living expenses at the Cambridge
University, England.” Applicants must be practising Roman
Catholics who were born in the United Kingdom or the Republic of
Ireland, and must be engaged in any course of studies at the University
of Cambridge. Under the terms of the will, preference is to be given
to “Roman Catholic girls whose parents or either of them were
born in the Jewish faith whether or not such parents shall have
remained in the Jewish faith.”
Eligible women may apply for grants from the managers of the
Kolb Trust towards the cost of books or equipment, travel (particularly
if related to their studies) or medical expenses. Grants are usually
given for up to £500 for well-defined purposes and where
a clear break-down of expenses is offered; in exceptional circumstances
contributions will be made towards maintenance costs.
The great majority of grants are made in the second half of the
Easter Term (so that applications can be considered together).
Applications for the year 2001/2002 must be received by 30th May,
2002. Applications are normally considered once a year although
students who wish to apply to the fund for the purpose of assisting
with visits to Lourdes over the Easter Vacation may apply during
the Lent Term. Applications for visits to Lourdes must be received
by 28th February, 2002. In exceptional circumstances of hardship,
applications can be considered outside these dates.
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