Do you ever think about going into learning? Have you thought about going back to school? Are you already in education but need financial help?  If so, a Letisha & Charlene Education Award could help you.

The Letisha & Charlene Education Awards were established in memory of Charlene Ellis and Letisha Shakespeare, who were the innocent victims of a drive-by shooting in January 2003. The award scheme is a living memorial to the two girls, who were both students attending a local college, and serves to create positive futures for young people and reinvest confidence back in the community.

Since 2006, LCEA has run a highly popular, local educational award scheme entitled the: Letisha and Charlene Education Award. The awards with a value of up to £2,000 are targeted at harder to reach people in Birmingham in need of financial support to help them into education.  Eligible costs include: course fees, computer equipment, accommodation fees, textbooks, travel expenses, childcare costs etc.

This year the LCEA are pleased to be able to offer a limited number of awards in the form of a Netbook Computer. We understand that although there are a variety of different needs throughout studying, access to a personal computer can be of enormous help.

If you feel that you are eligible for an award, and that your education would benefit from owning a Netbook computer: why not apply for a Letisha and Charlene Education Award!