Criteria
We support independently organised and self-led expeditions to the Arctic by Scots (by birth or residence) who are under 30 years of age. Expeditions should have adventurous, scientific, educational or artistic objectives. Consideration will also be given to applicants with strong Scottish connections and younger applicants undertaking their first Arctic expedition organised by others, for instance, by a school, youth group or charity. There will be a presumption against low-arctic trips in summer, and those relying on fixed accommodation. Priority will be given to applicants who have not previously benefited from the Scottish Arctic Expedition Fund.
Application Process
Applicants should complete the Application Form (click to download). The completed form should be sent, preferably electronically, to the Expedition Fund Secretary using the contact details on the Application Form.
The application must be received by the Expedition Fund Secretary by 31st January of the year in which the expedition is taking place. If you are applying to other funding bodies you may submit a copy of your other application, provided that this covers all of the information requested in our own form.
Applications will be considered by the committee of the Scottish Arctic Expedition Fund. In circumstances where an award may be neither possible nor appropriate, the Committee will endeavour to provide advice.
The Fund is a mechanism by which applications for, and the awarding of grants, is managed. In deciding to whom grants are made, the Trustees do not evaluate the risk management of the venture or any third-party provider to the group or individual. Participating in Arctic travel is entirely at your own risk.
What happens after an award is made?
Recipients are expected to submit a report of their expedition by 31st October of the year in which their expedition takes place. This should be at least 500 words but the length will be dependent on the nature of the expedition and the relevance of information to the future and use by other potential expeditions. We make these reports available to those planning future expeditions through our website or by request.
Award recipients will be invited to give a 10 minute slide presentation at the Scottish Arctic Club’s Annual Gathering in November.