Do Your Research…
University Funding…
If you are a university student, many universities provide support for taking part in global mobility, volunteering, work experience or expanding your skills abroad.
Please see a list of funding we are aware of on our University Guide Here
Almost every university has some form of grant that you can apply for, especially through your careers centre or global opportunities centre. Make some enquiries and never be shy to ask, the funding is there to be allocated to you, or fellow students!
Find out by sending emails to key university departments, these 3 should be at the top of your list:
1) Your course tutor or faculty
2) Your university careers centre
3) Your university study abroad team.
Share Think Pacific’s website page of the project that you are applying for and why you feel this will develop your skills and experience and ask if the university may have any scholarships or know of any funding you could apply for to achieve this. There may be alumni grants or bursaries available that you are not currently aware of.
UK Government Turing Scheme…
It’s worth researching for scholarships, bursaries or grants that may be available to you, including the UK Government Turing Scheme.
The Turing Scheme is the UK government’s global programme to study and work abroad.
The UK Government are providing universities with over £100 Million to fund students on projects, such as Think Pacific
The scheme provides funding for international opportunities in education and training across the world. Supporting the government’s Global Britain objectives, the Turing Scheme unlocks the opportunity for UK organisations to offer life-changing experiences across the world for their students, learners and pupils.
But you don’t have to be at university to gain financial support! Many local companies, charities and organisations in the community provide support for young people to achieve charitable and/or self-development projects such as Think Pacific. Please download our fundraising guide below, where we provide lots more tips and advice.
Grants, Trusts & Company Donations..
Every year, hundreds of students receive grants for our projects from applying to charities and trusts, or from writing to local companies.
The best resource for this is a book called ‘The Directory of Grant Making Trusts’.This is a reference book and may be tucked away in your university library. It is filled with the latest contacts and opportunities, so do try and find a copy!
Example Organisations…
The Ferguson Trust
Each year the Ferguson Trust awards 250 grants worth £300 each to students undertaking gap years. These are given on a first come first served basis and students will only be able to receive one grant.
The Jack Petchey Foundation
This foundation offers grants up to £400 for students aged 11-25 living in London or Essex. Like the Round Table the Jack Petchey Foundation ask you to submit a report summarising your project so they can use it on their website – a great opportunity if you ask us!
Volunteer Forever
Volunteer Forever offer travellers scholarships between $500-1000 to volunteer abroad. Though scholarships are more limited in number they can be used for anything relating to your trip, not just the programme fee!
The Round Table
The Round Table offer grants to volunteers that are working on community projects outside the UK. This opportunity requires a bit more input than the previously mentioned grants. In return for financial support they ask that upon completing a project, grant recipients submit a report and give a presentation about their trip. Although this means more work for you, it’s a great opportunity to reflect on your project and to spread the word about Think Pacific’s work!
The Sir Philip Reckitt Educational Trust
If you live in Norfolk, Hull or the former East Riding of Yorkshire you can check out the SPRET trust, who exist to help support individuals embarking on educational and overseas projects.