Assistance with essentials
School supplies, books, uniforms, food, clothing and other essentials.
Get help
We may be able to help with school supplies, books, tuition, food and essentials, and access to free training and tools.
- You do not need to know which programme you want. Answer a few short questions and we will point you to the right form.
- The form saves as you go. We can send you a link so you can finish it later, on any phone.
- You will get a reference number straight away, and we will tell you what happens next and when.
What you tell us stays private. Your name is never shown publicly. Help is never conditional on telling your story.
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Tuition and bursaries
Support with fees at a school, college or training institution.
Sponsored software access
Foundation-funded access to tools for students, caregivers and seniors.
Questions people ask
Who can apply for help?
The Foundation exists for underprivileged, at-risk and vulnerable citizens of Trinidad and Tobago. If you are a citizen or you care for one, and you cannot meet the cost of school supplies, books, essentials, tuition or a tool that would help you, you can apply.
Applying does not mean you will be approved. Every application is assessed the same way, against the same rubric, and places depend on the funds available in that cycle.
What happens after I apply?
You get a reference number straight away, by email and by text message if you gave us a phone number. We aim to acknowledge every application within two working days and to make a decision within 21 days.
You can check where your application is in your portal at any time. If we need something else from you, we will ask you there and by message, and we will tell you why.
Do I have to share my story to get help?
No. Never. Help is never conditional on agreeing to be photographed, named or written about. If you ever choose to share your experience, it happens only with a signed consent form that you can withdraw at any time.
Who sees the information I give you?
Only the Foundation staff who assess and decide applications. Your name and details are never shown publicly. Documents you upload are stored privately and every time someone opens one, it is recorded. We keep records for at least six years because the law requires it, and then we delete them.