We can help you cover the cost of volunteering overseas
For applicants from the UK, we have a number of bursary schemes available. The bursary schemes are designed to help volunteers meet the cost of volunteering overseas. As a registered UK charity, Lattitude Global Volunteering is able to fundraise for projects that help us meet our aims. One of these aims is to make volunteering overseas accessible to everyone.
Who can apply ?
All UK applicants (those entitled to a British passport) who are aged 17-25 will be considered.
Applicants need to demonstrate why raising the funds required is likely to be more challenging for them. Please see the below links for the various bursary categories we have available:
- General Bursary Scheme
We have funding available for all young people living in the UK whose financial circumstances would make it difficult for them to volunteer.
Who can apply?
Applicants aged 17-25 (entitled to a British passport) and living in the UK. Applicants will need to complete an application form demonstrating why they are unable to raise the funds required.
What’s available?
Bursaries awarded are between £100 up to £500 depending on each applicants financial circumstances.*
How can I apply?
First, you need to complete the Lattitude Global Volunteering application form, indicating that you would like to be considered for a bursary, you should also send in with your Lattitude Global Volunteering application, the bursary application form. This is available for download on the same page as the general application form. You will then be contacted by us. You’ll need to give information about financial circumstances and any fundraising plans you may have.
Applications must be made 9 months or more before desired departure. Unfortunately we will be unable to review bursary applications after the 9 month requirement
- West Midlands Bursaries
Funding available for young people living in the West Midlands whose financial circumstances would make it difficult for them to volunteer.
Who can apply?
Applicants aged 17-25 (entitled to a British passport) and living in the West Midlands. Applicants need to demonstrate why raising the funds required is likely to be more challenging for them.
What’s available?
Bursaries awarded are between £100 up to £500 depending on each applicants financial circumstances.*
How can I apply?
First, you need to complete the Lattitude Global Volunteering application form, indicating that you would like to be considered for a bursary, you should also send in with your Lattitude Global Volunteering application, the bursary application form. This is available for download on the same page as the general application form. You will then be contacted by us. You’ll need to give information about financial circumstances and any fundraising plans you may have.
Applications must be made 9 months or more before desired departure. Unfortunately we will be unable to review bursary applications after the 9 month requirement
- North East Bursaries
Who can apply?
Applicants aged 17-25 (entitled to a British passport) and living in the North East. Applicants need to demonstrate why raising the funds required is likely to be more challenging for them.
What’s available?
Bursaries awarded are between £100 up to £500 depending on each applicants financial circumstances.*
How can I apply?
First, you need to complete the Lattitude Global Volunteering application form, indicating that you would like to be considered for a bursary, you should also send in with your Lattitude Global Volunteering application, the bursary application form. This is available for download on the same page as the general application form. You will then be contacted by us. You’ll need to give information about financial circumstances and any fundraising plans you may have.
Applications must be made 9 months or more before desired departure. Unfortunately we will be unable to review bursary applications after the 9 month requirement
- Scottish Bursaries
Thanks to funding from Perth based charity the Gannochy Trust, Lattitude Global Volunteering is able to offer a range of bursaries to young people from Scotland.
Who can apply?
Scottish applicants aged 17-25 who can demonstrate why it would be harder for them to raise the funds required, in comparison with other candidates
What’s available?
Bursaries awarded are between £100 up to £500 depending on each applicants financial circumstances.*
How can I apply?
First, you need to complete the Lattitude Global Volunteering application form, indicating that you would like to be considered for a bursary, you should also send in with your Lattitude Global Volunteering application, the bursary application form. This is available for download on the same page as the general application form. You will then be contacted by us. You’ll need to give information about financial circumstances and any fundraising plans you may have.
Applications must be made 9 months or more before desired departure. Unfortunately we will be unable to review bursary applications after the 9 month requirement
- The Myles Robinson Bursary
Thanks to the generosity of the Myles Robinson Memorial Trust we are able to offer bursaries to young people from around the UK who will be undertaking placements with Lattitude Global Volunteering that fit the following criteria:
Volunteering in: Africa or Latin America
Volunteering at: primary schools & / or community projects, placements should involve or offer the chance to develop sports programmes as either part of the school day or as extra-curricular activities.
What’s available?
Bursaries awarded are between £100 up to £500 depending on each applicants financial circumstances.*
How can I apply?
First, you need to complete the Lattitude Global Volunteering application form, indicating that you would like to be considered for a bursary, you should also send in with your Lattitude Global Volunteering application, the bursary application form. This is available for download on the same page as the general application form. You will then be contacted by us. You’ll need to give information about financial circumstances and any fundraising plans you may have.
Applications must be made 9 months or more before desired departure. Unfortunately we will be unable to review bursary applications after the 9 month requirement
*Please note, the bursary can contribute towards the Lattitude Global Volunteering fee only. Volunteers will need to budget for flights, insurance, visa and any medical costs. for an overview of costs involved please see our costs page.
Further information
For further details or advice, contact us on 0118 959 4914 or email volunteer@lattitude.org.uk
If you are a Connexions or Careers Adviser and know of suitable candidates, please contact us to discuss.
Thank you to our Donors
The Lattitude Global Volunteering Bursary Scheme provides funding to young people in the UK and gives them the opportunity to undertake a life changing voluntary placement, thanks to the generosity of our donors:
Hugh Frazer Foundation, Gannochy Trust, 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust, The Hedley Foundation, The Alchemy Foundation, Sir James Knott Trust, Drapers, & The Myles Robinson Memorial Trust.
