The Purpose
Projects which are original or challenging will be favoured by the Scott Bolton Trust Management Committee who deliberate on the awards. Physical challenges were originally the norm, but challenges of an intellectual nature are also acceptable if they show initiative. Travel may be within the UK or abroad, but trips planned with some originalities are preferred to the ones organised by Travel or Gap Year companies. Students should feel stretched in some way by the experience. The Committee usually supports Duke of Edinburgh expeditions and will, on occasion, subsidise demanding expeditionary or travel ventures organised by the School. Other school trips will not normally qualify.
Eligibility
Applicants must be present or former pupils of Bolton School and should be aged between 16 and 22 at the time of the project. If a former pupil, who left following the completion of Year 11, awards will be considered up to 2 years after leaving the School. Applications for trips during a year out will be considered provided the student is going on to further education and has not finished a first degree. The Scott Trust does not fund projects which are an integral part of a student's education such as medical electives or time abroad for modern language students, nor trips to visit family members abroad. Projects linked to an applicant's intended educational course would normally only be considered if there was some travel portion either before or afterwards.
Application Procedure
Application forms may be downloaded or collected from Mrs J Mees, Bursary Support & School Office, A24, Girls’ Division Senior School. Alternatively, they may be requested via [email protected]
The deadline for the receipt of applications is Tuesday 23 February 2027.
Interviews/Presentation to the Management Committee
For current pupils who wish to submit an application for travels planned for 2027, you will be expected to provide a brief presentation to the Scott Bolton Trust Committee.
The presentations will take place on Tuesday 9 March 2027 in the Upper Hall, Arts Centre. Prior to presentations taking place, email notification will be issued to each applicant by Mrs J Mees.
Applicants who are Old Boys or Old Girls are not required to present.
Decision by the Management Committee
Following the presentations, the Management Committee of the Scott Bolton Trust will consider all applications, with written notification of their decision being issued within a few days of the meeting.
Obligation of Successful Applicants
Applicants must:-
Apply all monies to the approved project.
Give immediate notice of the cancellation of a project to Mrs J Mees via [email protected]
Give immediate notice of a reduction in the number of group members to Mrs J Mees via [email protected]
Refund any grant funding received for travels which do not take place.
Submit a report, via email, to Mrs J Mees via [email protected]
The report should be submitted within 1 month of the completion of your travels. The report should include a description of your travels and may include photos. You should also include details as to what made the trip stretching or memorable. Alternatively, a travel blog/video may be provided.
Reports are then circulated amongst the Scott Bolton Trust Management Committee and are also made available to Year 11, Year 12 and Year 13 pupils within both Divisions via OneDrive.
Student Testimonials
Operation Wallacea took me to South Africa, where I combined safari research with scuba-diving to support real biological studies. Thanks to funding support from the Scott Bolton Trust, I was able to make the most of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The trip gave me unforgettable memories, my favourite being our encounter with three lions!
Nathan, Boys' Division Sixth Form Student
The Scott Bolton Trust supported me greatly in preparing for my World Challenge expedition to Sri Lanka. The application process was incredibly easy, consisting only of a short form and an informal interview where I was able to share more information about the trip and what I hoped to gain from it. By providing financial help, the fund reduced the cost of the trip, making it more accessible for me to take part.
Umme-Hani, Girls' Division Sixth Form Student