Margaret Bryce Smith School Scholarships
In 1908 James Smith a local Wine Merchant bequeathed a sum of money in memory of his late mother, Margaret Bryce Smith to make annual awards of scholarships to Liverpool secondary school children. The awards were to be known as The Margaret Bryce Smith School Scholarships in her honour.
About MBSSS
For many years the Corporate Trustees were Liverpool City Council, but in August 2002 a scheme drawn up by the Charity Commissioner came into effect amalgamating the main fund with a number of small associated scholarship funds. The scheme superseded the original trusts of the charities and henceforth the charity is to be administered as one fund.
The object of the charity is to further the education of pupils attending any secondary schools in the City of Liverpool by the award of prizes (or other suitable rewards or marks of distinction).
Since 2005, grants totalling over £500,000 have been awarded to secondary pupils attending Liverpool schools.
At the commencement of each academic year, The Trustees allocate a grant to every school in the City of Liverpool which has secondary aged pupils on their roll.
Since 2003 this grant has been based on pupil numbers and awards must be made at the discretion of the Headteacher.
The Headteacher submits a letter of application listing those pupils who will receive awards, along with details of what the award is for and the amount of the award. The Trustees will then make a decision as to whether to approve the awards or reject them if the full criteria have not been met. No applications can be made directly by individuals.
Eligibility
