Posted: 23 October 2014
The Basil Scott Training Bursary was established in 2011 to provide free training opportunities for young people and volunteers. Successful applicants are offered access to YMCA training courses and qualifications up to the value of £10,000 per annum. The bursary is aimed at assisting those who would otherwise be unable to afford additional professional training, and seeks to encourage volunteering and to support those seeking employment using newly gained skills. This is the first time that Central YMCA Qualifications has been able to open up this opportunity to CYQ centre learners to help them extend their learning after they leave.
Who is eligible?
- Individuals aged 16-25 at the time of the application (applicants over 25 will be considered if the paid or volunteer work they undertake directly benefits young people).
- An individual willing to commit to an agreed time period to either volunteer at Central YMCA or within their own local community once trained (they will need to provide evidence of this).
Those eligible should contact bursary@ymca.co.uk with their letter of application.
Terms and conditions:
- Only one application and one training course per person
- The decision of the committee is final; no appeal or communication is permitted
- Once accepted the applicant must take the course agreed; if the applicant fails to attend or complete the course without prior agreement they may be required to pay the full cost of the course.
- If the agreed timescale of volunteering is not adhered to, part or full payment of the course will be paid back into the Basil Scott Training Bursary by the beneficiary.
- All successful applicants must agree to provide two stages of feedback; at the end of the course and 6 months after completing the course.
For full details of the bursary and to find out how to apply, please visit the YMCA website.