Whether you have already confirmed your place on a Think Pacific project or are still researching, it is important you know that there’s a ton of scholarships and grants available out there for motivated people to access.
To help get you started, we have put together some advice on how find your own external funding sources, links to our trusted list of donors who have supported Think Pacific participants to complete a meaningful project abroad and also some testimonials from our alumni so your can hear others talk about their fundraising experiences.
Finding financial aid for volunteering or interning abroad can take a bit of work but there are plenty of opportunities if you know where to look. By taking the first step of reading this article, you’ve already been provided with a few! Outside of the internet, your local community is a great place to start. Here are a few places to consider:
Don’t forget, you can always fundraise or crowdfund to cover part or all of your program with Think Pacific. GoFundMe is a great tool for sharing your cause and connecting with friends and family, who may be excited to monetarily support you in your efforts. You can also fundraise through events such as hosting a bake sale, happy hour, or a fun run in your town to get your neighbours involved in raising money for a good cause.
Fundraising doesn’t have to be difficult or stressful. For so many of our volunteers, fundraising is a blast. It’s a great opportunity to strengthen your relationships, meet new people and learn new skills. When you join a Think Pacific project, you will gain access to our pre-departure portal which includes a comprehensive fundraising guide. This guide shares with you the mindset, the planning and the steps to take to achieve your goal.
The Individual Grants for Volunteering programme encourages young people across London and Essex to get involved in volunteering projects in the UK and overseas. We’ve helped young people to travel all over the world to help local communities, support schools, improve access to health services and contribute to conservation projects.
Amount: £50 – £1,000 available
Requirements: People aged 17-24. Two applications a year (late spring, late fall)
Application: Application forms may be had from the Adviser by e-mailing: lm800aat@hotmail.com
Email lm800aat@hotmail.co.uk and ask for application form
ROTARY CLUBS (UK)
THE JOICEY TRUST BURSARY
Amount: Varied amounts
Requirements: People who live within Northumberland or East Scottish borders, for community development programs.
Application: https://www.thejoiceytrust.org.uk/
THE CAPTAIN SCOTT SOCIETY BURSARY
The Awards are granted to assist individuals or groups to undertake adventurous expeditions and endeavours. The following criteria are indicative of the selection considerations that influence the Society’s decisions but should not be regarded as prescriptive:
Amount: £500
Requirements: People aged 16-18
Application: Must apply before March of each year to be eligible via https://captainscottsociety.com/awards/
The objective of the Trust is to assist with education in languages, business methods, social services and the customs of any other country or in any other educational matter, by any person for the time being resident in Norfolk, Hull or the former East Riding of Yorkshire. The Trust’s assistance comes in the form of contributions towards the cost of travel, residence and attendance at conferences, lectures and educational courses.
Amount: Not Specified
Requirements: Residents in Hull, Norfolk or the former East Riding of Yorkshire
Application: http://www.spret.org/apply.html
JOHN MUIR TRUST – DES RUBENS AND BILL WALLACE GRANT
The grant that gives people the opportunity to seek out life-changing experiences in wild places.
The John Muir Trust offers this Grant to give people the opportunity to seek out life-changing experiences in wild places of the world in ways which will benefit both the person, and the wild places themselves.
Amount: £200 – £2,000
Requirements: UK applicants with Scottish ties.
Application: 15 Januaryhttps://www.johnmuirtrust.org/whats-new/grants/des-rubens-and-bill-wallace-grant
THE WINSTON CHURCHILL MEMORIAL TRUST
Learning from the world. Inspiring change in the UK.
We are the Churchill Fellowship: a UK charity which supports individual UK citizens to follow their passion for change, through learning from the world and bringing that knowledge back to the UK. Together our community of Churchill Fellows use their international learning to lead the change they wish to see across every area of UK life. We were founded by public donation in 1965 as the living legacy of Sir Winston Churchill for the nation.
Amount: Up to £6,000
Requirements: Offered for young people between 18-25.
Applications: https://www.churchillfellowship.org/about-us/contact-us
Supporting young people from the Scottish Borders or Dumfries and Galloway regions to join projects, courses and expeditions in the UK and worldwide, providing an opportunity to broaden their horizons and develop their confidence. UK projects connected with environment ,wildlife and community endeavours will be welcome for consideration.
https://www.ssyat.co.uk/awards
In order to be eligible for an award from the SSYAT…
How much can I be awarded?
The number of awards varies each year according to the funds available. In recent years we have been able to make 30 to 40 awards. They can range from £200 to £2000
When do I apply?
Applications are normally considered once a year in March and therefore should be submitted by the end of February for projects due the following year. Only exceptionally may an application be considered for any other date.
How do I apply?
Go straight to the Application Page!
If you’ve limited experience of traveling abroad, the Hostelling International World Scholarship Program is likely right up your street. Awards of $2,000 are available to help young people from the US travel abroad and experience cross-cultural exchange. To be successful, your planned trip must have an educational or service-learning element.
Stipends of $500 are available for those who successfully apply to become a Diversity Abroad Overseas Ambassador. The money is put towards a Spring or Fall semester volunteering or studying abroad program. Ambassadors are expected to blog about their experiences for the Diversity Abroad community with the aim of inspiring other members to travel.
Volunteers who’ve been accepted onto a six-week or longer volunteer abroad program focusing on education and training, healthcare, or sustainable agriculture can apply to receive a scholarship of up to $2,500 from All People Be Happy, based in the U.S. In the past, they’ve awarded up a grand number of 25 scholarships in one year.
$1,000 – $2,500
Offered by the National Grid, one or two lucky applications win a $20,000 stipend to be put towards the costs of a one-year, meaningful public service project that seeks to further public good anywhere around the globe. The winner can spend the money on a volunteering project that they organize themselves, or on an established program.
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