Forbes Bursaries
The Forbes Bursaries were founded by John Forbes (1800-1874), who bequeathed £1,500 to the University. The benefaction supported three bursaries: the first was for a student entering United College who was deemed ‘the most deserving… in point of character and attainments, a preference being given to students from Perth and Dunkeld’; the second was to be awarded by competition among second-year students; and the third was for a competitive entrance bursary.
In the late 1890s, the bursaries were worth £15 per year.