The Hugh and Montague Leney (Travelling) Awards Trust

Hugh and Montague Leney (Travelling) Awards Trust
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Students who are spending their gap year doing community or humanitarian projects can apply for an award of up to £2,500 from the Hugh and Montague Leney (Travelling) Awards Trust.

Application guidance
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About the funding

The trust will award bursaries or maintenance allowances of up to £2,500 (and will consider awards of more than £2,500).

The money provided is not intended to cover total costs. Parents' contributions, individual initiative and other sources of fundraising or sponsorship will be considered towards the application.

Individuals and small groups are encouraged to use their initiative in the planning and fulfilment of worthwhile projects and in their commitment to the less fortunate.

The award will be given to projects that are:

  • of a humanitarian nature in less well-developed regions
  • beneficial to the local community.

It is not an overseas holiday. The overseas project needs to have a duration of at least 4 weeks but particularly strong applications for shorter projects may still be considered.

Who can apply

To apply for a travelling award from the Hugh and Montague Leney (Travelling) Awards Trust you must be:

  • between the age of 16 and 19 years old
  • attending a school in Kent, Medway, Bexley or Bromley or have left school in the last 12 months.

Preference is given to those who have:

  • shown qualities of leadership
  • chosen a venture which is likely to help their future life and career.

Apply
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Apply here, applications close on 22 April 2025.

The Hugh and Montague Leney (Travelling) Awards Trust will be in contact regarding whether your application is successful or not.

Contact Details
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Email hughmontagueleneytrust@kent.gov.uk for application support.