In honour of former Bowland Student William Mercer, this fund is designed to assist in paying for expenses directly linked to College or University student engagement activities, such as college club fees, kit purchase, society fees or Sports Centre membership, up to a maximum of £75.

Students who are members of Bowland College are eligible to apply. Applicants must be able to demonstrate involvement in such events will positively enhance their student experience.

Priority will be given to:

• students seeking new engagements
• students in receipt of the Lancaster Bursary

Evidence of membership/fees etc. should be submitted with the application form.

Applications can be submitted at any point during the academic year, however there is a maximum of ten awards made per year, once reached, no further applications will be considered.Retrospective applications will not be considered.

Please contact College Manager Lorna Harrison for an application form at bowland@lancaster.ac.uk.