From College Library to Country House application form 2026

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You, your institution or a separate funding body are paying the full fee
You are applying for a scholarship from The Attingham Trust

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1. General details

Name*

Title Forename Surname

Name by which you are known (for list of participants)*

Office Address*

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Home Address*

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Work email*

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Alternative email

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Are you happy for your name, correspondence address and email to be held on the Attingham Trust database? This will be for archival purposes and for sending you information on future Attingham courses and events and will NOT be shared by any third party.*

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Telephone number (Mobile)*

Nationality*

Date of Birth*

Age (in September 2026)

2. Current Employment

Job Title*

Institution*

Responsibilities*

3. Abbreviated Biography

Education/Qualifications and significant courses (with dates attended)*

Previous work experience and responsibilities (last two posts held)*

Professional interests/specialities*

Membership of relevant societies/organisations*

Select Publications (most recent/relevant)*

4. Personal Statement

We recommend you save a copy of your personal statement before submitting the form.

Reasons for attending the 2026 From College Library to Country House Course*

How did you hear about The Attingham Trust/From College Library to Country House Course*

Have you attended other Attingham courses ?*

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Please specify which courses and year*

Please Note when making your application that this is an intensive and physically strenuous course. There is plenty of walking, standing and climbing stairs. If you have any queries about accessibility please get in touch with the course coordinator. You should have a good level of spoken English. Whilst we are happy to cater for vegetarian and gluten-free needs, other specialist diets cannot always be accommodated.

An interview via Zoom may be required.

Letters of Professional Reference
You are required to send 2 letters of professional reference UNLESS you have attended an Attingham course in the last 5 years in which case we would not usually require a reference.

5. For Attingham Trust Scholarship Applications ONLY

Please complete the scholarship application section below. All non-US candidates awarded full financial support, either wholly from The Attingham Trust, or from/in combination with their institution or a separate funding body, are required to make a personal contribution of £200 to support the work of the Attingham Society.

Name*

Please state your annual salary*

Gross figure, in £ Sterling

Have you applied for financial assistance from your institution ?*

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Please specify*

Are there any other sources of funding available to you (foundation/grants)*

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No

Please specify*

How much are you applying for from The Attingham Trust ?*

Please include any further information that will help us when considering your application for a scholarship*

Please outline your request and submit a statement of up to 500 characters explaining your need for financial help and any additional information which will help us evaluate your application. NOTE: Scholarships received from The Attingham Trust do NOT cover travel expenses to or from the start of the course.

Please read our Terms & Conditions carefully before submitting your application.

Terms & Conditions*

I have read and accept the terms and conditions

To submit your application

Once complete, please submit the application form using the submit button below. You will receive an email confirmation with a PDF of your completed application form.

Please remember to send 2 professional references in support of your application UNLESS you have attended an Attingham Trust course in the last five years, in which case we would not usually require a reference. The references should be sent by email directly to Rita Grudzien by email: . Everything must be received by the deadline date of Sunday 15 February 2026. Any queries should be addressed to

From College Library to Country House 2026 Application Form

1. General details

2. Current Employment

3. Abbreviated Biography

4. Personal Statement

5. For Attingham Trust Scholarship Applications ONLY

To submit your application