In 1954, the idea of establishing a Trust to preserve and promote the history of Hasley Manor took form. Henry Harris, the 18th Lord of Hasley, wished that the Lordship would continue to serve the community as a positive and responsible steward even after the estate itself changed hands.
Following the sale of the manor, the Trust maintained that commitment by administering the scholarship fund on behalf of the Lordship. For nearly seventy years, the position of Lord remained vacant, yet the Trust continued its educational work uninterrupted. With the reinstatement of the Lordship, the program once again operates under direct oversight, as originally intended.
The Lord’s Scholars Grant Program
The Lord’s Scholars Grant Program provides annual funding to support education, historical research, and the arts. It offers three separate awards, each designed to foster excellence in its field:
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Education Grant — £20,000
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Historical Research Grant — £10,000
For individuals or institutions conducting research into British or regional history. -
Arts Grant — £10,000
For artists or community organizations promoting cultural expression and creativity.
All awards are granted annually, and previous recipients are welcome to reapply.
Applications are reviewed through a blind evaluation process overseen by the Lord and Lady of Hasley. Proposals are judged solely on merit, without reference to demographic or personal identifiers. To preserve fairness and confidentiality, applicants must submit through their schools, universities, or community arts associations, which act as intermediaries during the application process.
These grants provide meaningful financial support to scholars, researchers, and creators, encouraging continued growth in disciplines that reflect Hasley’s long association with learning and heritage.
Have questions? Contact us here: lords.scholars@hasley.org.uk
Message from Lord Hasley:
The Lord and Lady of Hasley will never directly solicit money or personal information. If you receive correspondence from someone requesting money or personal information claiming to be the Lord or Lady, please report it to fraud@hasley.org.uk.
