Trust Conference Scholarship Programme 2018 to attend the Trust Conference in London, United Kingdom (Funded)

The Trust Conference Scholarship Programme funds frontline activists and human rights defenders from across the world to attend the annual conference. In 2017, the Trust Conference received applications from 90 countries and selected Scholars from developing nations with expert knowledge of our conference themes.

This year, we will award up to 60 scholarships to applicants from diverse disciplines that will bring unique perspectives and help forge tangible commitments at Trust Conference. For global leaders who want to connect and take action, the prestigious Trust Conference Scholarship Programme offers access to an influential gathering of NGOs, heads of corporations, lawyers, public servants and philanthropists from around the world.

Eligibility Requirements:

• The Trust Conference Scholarship Programme is open to all applicants working in the areas of human rights; including women’s rights, education, human trafficking and modern-day slavery.
• Priority will be given to applicants from developing countries who will demonstrate their participation at Trust Conference will enhance their work in their own communities.

Benefits:

The Thomson Reuters Foundation and the sponsors of Trust Conference will award scholarships to exceptional applicants from across the world. Scholarship selection will be based on an objective rating system developed by the scholarship review committee.

Scholarships will include:

• Free attendance at the Trust Conference on November 14 and 15 2018 in  London, United Kingdom
• Financial bursary to support travel and accommodation costs (up to £1,000).
• Name and photo in Trust Conference marketing materials

• Complimentary Ticket

One non-transferable ticket to Trust Conference

• Financial Support

  A bursary for travel & accommodation costs

• Exclusive Access

  Opportunity to network & participate in scholar events

• Global Exposure

  Name featured in delegate booklet and website

• Alumni Membership

  Continued engagement opportunities

Scholarship Type

Scholarship selection will be based on a rating system developed by the scholarship review committee. Scholarship recipients will use their bursary to cover all travel, visa and accommodation costs to attend Trust Conference 2017. There is no further funding available to cover expenses. Scholarships will be awarded at three levels:

• Scholarship applications will open in February 2018. Applications can only be received online. Please complete the application in English only.
• All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application in summer 2018.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Trust Conference Scholarship Programme 2018