OH Club travel scholarship for 18 - 25 year olds
Friday 06 January 2017
The Old Herefordian Club generously supports travel scholarships up to a total of up to £750 per year. This award may be awarded to one applicant or split between different applicants at the Headmaster’s discretion.The Travel Scholarship is open to all Old Herefordians, aged between 18 and 25 who are in full time education and who seek support for travel which has an educational or charitable aim. All OH and HCS Upper Sixth students may apply for an award for travel which will take place after their A level exams.To apply please write to the Headmaster by the end of the School’s Spring Term outlining the nature of your trip. A condition of the award is that you write an article for the OH Magazine after your travels..
Conditions of the award are: 1. The applicants should apply in writing to the Headmaster at the Old Deanery, Cathedral Close, Hereford HR1 2NG, explaining the purpose of their travel, the reasons for wanting to go, how they will benefit from the experience, the total cost of their travel and how they intend to meet this cost. 2. The recipient(s) of an award will be required to produce photos and a comprehensive report* for inclusion in the Old Herefordian magazine which is published each October. 3. Applications must be received by the last day of the spring term and travel scholarships are awarded for any period in the following 12 months. 4. If an individual does not commence the planned activity any award paid must be returned in full. If an individual does not complete the planned activity then the Old Herefordian Club may ask for a refund of up to half of any amount paid. 5. The welfare of any individual undertaking any activity funded by an Old Herefordian Club Travel Scholarship is entirely the responsibility of that individual. * The report, of approximately 1,000 words and with photographs (jpeg/high resolution) should be provided to the Editor of the Old Herefordian (email herefordian@herefordcs.com ) with a copy to the Headmaster, within one month of the completion of the activity. The report should include the following: i) A description of the travel experience – where it was, what it involved, activities, the reasons for wanting to go.ii) A summary of what was gained from the travel experience in terms of personal development and acquiring new skills (e.g. working in a team, leadership, etc.)