Frequently asked questions about the Raleigh Graduate Bursary Award for Volunteering Overseas
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Eligibility criteria

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Who is eligible to apply for the bursary award?

Please check that you fit the following essential criteria:

  • You are a recent graduate (2009) or are about to graduate in 2010
  • You are aged 24 or under at the time of the expedition departure
  • Your parent(s)/guardian(s) were resident in England during your final year of university
  • Received a full Higher Education Maintenance Grant, a full Higher Education Grant (HEG) or a full Higher Education Tuition Fee Grant in your final year at university funded by an English local authority or Student Finance England.

N.B. Due to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland having their own student finance companies, applications from graduates who received funding from Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish student finance bodies cannot be considered.

If you think you've met the essential criteria, then take a look at the Application and Selection page for information about how to apply for the Raleigh Graduate Bursary Award.

If you do not fit the above eligibility criteria, you can still join an expedition as a full fundraiser. Find out more about our volunteering opportunities for 17-24 year olds