Phil Miller Memorial Bursary
Since the sad loss of ECDP's founder member and former Chief Executive, Phil Miller, in March 2005, the Directors, Trustees and Staff have been discussing how to remember his passion for the Civil Rights Movement and the contribution he made to the quality of life for disabled people in Essex. In particular, we are mindful of Phil's personal struggle for equality in Higher Education and his enthusiasm for the empowerment of young disabled people.
Therefore, the Directors Trustees and Staff at ECDP have pleasure in presenting the Phil Miller Memorial Bursary which we hope will serve as a continuing celebration of Phil's life and will remember his passion for the support of young disabled people in Essex.
Bursary
The bursary will provide an individual with a maximum award of £3,000. The award will be distributed in two £500 payments at the beginning of both the first and second semesters of each academic year. The payment will only be made on satisfactory receipt of an enrolment on a first year degree course and continued payments will only be made on evidence received of satisfactory attendance.
The student receiving the bursary will have their name displayed on a plaque at our Chelmsford offices under Phil Miller's portrait.
Application Process
- Applications are invited from January each year and need to be returned, completed, by the end of April the same year
- Short listing will take place towards the end of June
- Interviews will take place in early July
- The successful candidate will be notified by the end of July
Student Eligibility
You must -
- Identify as a disabled person
- Reside in Essex when you complete the separate application form
- Be a first time degree student taking a 3 year course of your own choice
If you think you meet the criteria and wish to be considered for the Phil Miller Memorial Bursary please complete the application form and return it to our offices.
For more information and to request an application form please contact us.
