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Funding and grant support

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Travel Funding

Funding is available from multiple sources close to Young Farmers. See the list below to see funding available, also remember that clubs and districts can be asked for funding for trips.

Due to the nature of group trips being leisure based rather than a personal development exchange, there will be fewer funding sources that you can apply to. The International Trust will donate to group trips; those in the West region can apply to Ellen Kerr and for all others, the main opportunity would be asking your club or District. There will be more funding sources available for the Agri and Rural Affairs group study tours.

International Trust

Travellers who successfully apply for a trip will receive a grant from the International Trust set up to specifically support Young Farmers. There is no need to submit an application, this funding is arranged through SAYFC.

Young Farmers Ambassadors (YFA)

This is a committee made up of past and present young farmers who have already had the opportunity to enjoy travel with SAYFC. As well as funding for SAYFC homestay trips and Rural Youth Europe trips, you can apply for the Young Farmers Ambassadors Award which offers £700 of funding for members looking to travel abroad and study a subject of their choice. The YFA will not give funding towards group trips.

Cameron Travel Trust Sponsorship

Provides grants for those who wish wishing to broaden their farming experience with a planned overseas trip.

Roy Watherston Memorial Trust

The Trust seeks applications from young people under thirty years of age who wish to travel abroad to study aspects of agriculture and rural industry.

Ellen Kerr Awards Scheme

This fund is only applicable to members in the West region. This funding is set up to help those in the West region who want to gain further skills and knowledge which includes travel.

Mains of Loirston Charitable Trust

Priority is awarded to North East of Scotland members with the aim of the fund being to support the advancement of education in the fields of either the practice of agriculture or the science of agriculture in Scotland. Please check the objectives on the website carefully and ensure that your particular item meets the objectives of this group.

North East of Scotland Farm Management Association

Only applicable for members in the North East. The fund aims to assist with travel expenses associated with a study tour or exchange visit either in the UK or abroad.

The Gregor Award Trust

Aims to help Young Farmers develop their experiences through international travel.

Working Scholarships

If you are travelling out with the UK to seek employment you can apply to the International Trust for funding. Contact Paul for an application form paul@sayfc.org