Jones Memorial Fund

The Thomas John Jones Memorial Fund is a charitable fund established in 1944 to support the future of Welsh engineering. It provides grants of up to £3,000 a year to eligible students studying engineering at undergraduate, Higher National Diploma (HND), or postgraduate level. Applicants must meet the fund’s regional criteria, which cover students living in and educated in Breconshire, Merthyr Tydfil, or Blaenau Gwent. The fund’s definition of historic Breconshire includes several areas now located within neighbouring counties.

Through its financial support, the fund helps students pursue engineering studies and develop their skills. Its website shares stories from grant recipients, highlighting a wide range of experiences, from work connected with copper mines in Zambia to designing remote-controlled aircraft and X-ray telescopes for space. These accounts offer insight into the opportunities and achievements made possible by the awards. The fund invites current and former recipients to stay in touch and encourages people to help raise awareness among potential applicants. Enquiries can be sent to [email protected].