We warmly invite former pupils looking to take on a new challenge to apply for a Be Bold Grant.

The grant is an essential part of Holles Connect’s remit to extend the support and encouragement of LEH well beyond the classroom, and is offered in the spirit of the school motto, Hope Favours the Bold.

Our one-off grants are awarded annually, in November, by the AAG (Alumnae Advisory Group), which is made up of volunteer past pupils who represent a range of ages and experiences.

In awarding it, the AAG upholds the LEH ethos of motivating pupils to try something new, to have the confidence to think outside the box and expand horizons. We want to embolden our fellow alumnae to give it a go and help fulfil your ambition.

In addition to the financial support, you will receive the full backing of Holles Connect community, with coverage about your project in print, online and in our socials, to help get the word out and uplift you.

The Be Bold Grant is open to an enterprising former LEH student, of any age, who would benefit from the assistance of the LEH Alumnae network to explore a new interest; try something different; or undertake a special project with a focus on giving back and benefitting the local community or beyond.

The grant is not available to fund an on-going scheme of study, or any form of further education, elective or work placement.

Each year we hope to make one or two grants available, each up to a maximum of £1,000. Applications are made by completing the online form to explain why the funding is needed, what impact it will have, and a breakdown of how you’d put the money to use.

If you’re successful we ask recipients to keep us updated about their project and write a story about how things turn out and what they learned, to inspire the next generation of bold alumnae.

Applications for 2025 are now open and will close on Friday 24th October. We really want to hear your fearless plans, so please do get in touch.

 If you have any questions, please email us at alumnae@lehs.org.uk.