THERE is still time to apply for the Swindon Businesswomen's Breakfast Club's Make It Happen grant.

The award, in its ninth year, offers up to £500 for women to achieve a professional or management qualification.

Winners also get professional career advice, mentor support and a year's free club membership.

Applicants may be looking for help with returning to work, or may want to take a step forward in their career. Previous winners have completed courses in museum management, art therapy and yoga training and the grant has got ideas off the ground.

Applicants should write (a maximum of two A4 sides) and explain where they are in life, their background, their plans, and the difference the award would make.

Entries to Maureen Inwards (SBBC), c/o Intergraph Limited, Delta Business Park, Great Western Way, Swindon, SN5 7XP. Deadline May 27.