THE closing date for applications for the first series of Hertz Leasing-sponsored Institute of Car Fleet Management bursary awards is Monday, June 10. The scheme was officially launched at last month's Fleet Show and a 'significant' level of interest has been shown, according to Hertz Leasing.

The scheme is designed to remove the financial obstacle to professional training leading to ICFM qualifications. Bursary awards are open to both existing ICFM members and non-members.

Fleet managers who have yet to make an application can obtain a Hertz Leasing bursary award pack from Wendy Hancocks at the ICFM. Telephone 01844 275297. The recipients of the first batch of bursary awards following their official launch will be announced in July.