Funding options

Funding and financial support

Explore bursaries, business support and funding preparation guides. Always confirm eligibility, open dates and terms through the official organisation.

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Be careful with funding offersFunding programmes open and close. Torch Careers does not award funds. Verify details on official provider websites, and do not pay an unknown person who promises guaranteed approval.

Student Bursaries and Study Support

Funding for eligible learners and students through universities, government programmes, trusts and companies.

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Business Start-up Funding

Explore grants, loans, enterprise support, competitions and mentorship before borrowing money.

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Youth Enterprise Support

Look for youth-focused business development, mentorship and funding programmes when applications are open.

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Small Business Advice and SEDA Support

Business support can help founders refine a business model, plan operations and understand compliance.

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SME Finance and Loans

Finance may be available through lenders or development finance institutions for eligible businesses.

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Equipment and Asset Funding

Plan how to fund tools, vehicles, machinery or equipment that directly supports revenue generation.

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Prepare a Strong Funding Application

A practical guide to organising information before applying for a grant, bursary or finance product.

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Avoid Funding Scams

Recognise common red flags in fake bursary, grant, job and loan offers.

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