SIGBI Diamond Education Grant Programme 2026

Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI) is currently accepting applications for its Diamond Education Grant Programme 2026. This programme aims to support women in improving their employment prospects by funding essential costs related to education or vocational training.

🌟 About the SIGBI Diamond Education Grant Programme

The Diamond Education Grant Programme is designed to:

• Help women develop skills, transition careers, or re-enter the workforce.
• Provide financial assistance for education or vocational training across countries within the SIGBI Federation.

🎁 Benefits of the Programme

• Financial assistance for course fees and required books or equipment.
• Does not cover living, travel, or accommodation expenses.
• Aims to raise education levels among women who may not otherwise have the means to upskill or pursue career-relevant training.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Must be female.
• Must be permanently resident within SIGBI territories (e.g., Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, regions in Europe, and the Caribbean).
• Must not have received a Diamond Education Grant before.
• Must be willing to submit a progress report at the end of the academic year.
• Must apply for course fees or course-related equipment only.

📅 Application Date and Process

1. Confirm Course Eligibility

• Ensure your course begins no earlier than September 2026.
• Verify that it is either the first year of a longer course or a short programme fully within 2026–2027.

2. Prepare Your Application

• Complete the online application form before 15 April 2026.
• Ensure all personal and residency information is accurate.
• Prepare details on course costs, equipment needs, and your reasons for applying.

3. Submit Before the Deadline

• Applications close on 15 April 2026.
• Late submissions will not be accepted.

4. Await Notification

• Trustees review submissions and notify successful applicants in June 2026.

5. Provide Required Documentation

Between July and October 2026, selected candidates must:

• Submit references.
• Provide proof of enrolment.
• Confirm course details.

6. End-of-Year Requirements

After June 2027, recipients must:

• Submit a progress report describing how the grant benefited them.
• Provide receipts for any equipment purchased with grant funding.

📌 Application Deadline

15 April 2026

🔗 Scholarship Application Portal

• View details of the SIGBI Diamond Education Grant Programme.
• Apply for the grant via the online application form.

This is a fantastic opportunity for women to enhance their skills and career prospects. Ensure you meet all the eligibility criteria and submit your application before the deadline!

• The grant provides financial assistance for course fees and required books or equipment. It does not cover living, travel, or accommodation expenses.
• Its mission is to raise education levels among women who may not otherwise have the means to upskill or pursue career-relevant training.