The Purpose
Projects which are original or challenging will be favoured by the management committee who decide 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 originality 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
Students should be aged between 16 and 22 at the time of the project. Awards will not normally be made after the second summer having left 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 Debra Hardman, Clerk & Treasurer’s office (Room A37, Boys’ Division Senior School). Alternatively, they may be requested via [email protected].
The deadline for the receipt of applications is Friday 6th February 2026.
Interviews
For current pupils who wish to submit an application for travels during 2026, you will be expected to provide a brief presentation to the Scott Bolton Trust Committee. Prior to presentations taking place, email notification will be issued to each applicant by Mrs Debra Hardman.
Applicants who are Old Boys or Old Girls are not required to present.
Decision by the Management Committee
Following the presentations on the 10th March 2026, 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
Apply all monies to the approved project.
Give immediate notice of cancellation of a project, or an individual withdrawing from a group, to Mrs Debra Hardman.
To refund any grant received for travels which do not take place.
Submit a report, via email, to Mrs Debra Hardman via [email protected]. The report should be submitted within 1 month of the completion of your travels. 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.
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.