Frequently Asked Questions

A. The Fellowships are to enable men and women, from all walks of life and every corner of the UK to acquire knowledge and experience abroad. In the process they gain a better understanding of the lives and cultures of people overseas and, on their return, their expertise is enhanced greatly, as is their effectiveness at work and their contribution to the community.

A. Applicants should demonstrate that their project is feasible and worthwhile, and of benefit to their community and the UK on return.

A. You may apply if you are a British citizen (British Nationality Act 1981) and resident in the UK. (i.e. Great Britain and Northern Ireland).

A. You may not apply if you require a grant to cover the attendance of courses, academic studies, student grants or gap year projects.

A. Because the Trust was not set up to fund these projects.

A. Yes, you may re-apply.

A. No.

A. No.

A. The Trust does not accept applications from people under 16.

A. People from all walks of life, including the disabled and those of all minority ethnic groups, whom we encourage.

A. You must make sure your project fits into one of the categories announced on the Internet, and then apply via the on-line Application Form.

A. In the first week of June.

A. Depends on the categories, but the average over the past 10 years has been approximately 1,500.

A. In the penultimate week of October.

A. By the last week of November.

A. Throughout the whole of January. Each category is allocated a specific day for interview and interviews last 20 minutes. Short listed applicants must attend.

A. By mid-February.

A. Yes, we will send you appropriate forms for two referees to fill in and return to us.

A. Approximately 100.

A. Fellows will be expected to begin their travels within a year of being awarded a Fellowship but not before 1 April. If you were awarded a Fellowship you would be issued with clear instructions as to the Trust’s requirements.

A. Your grant covers return airfare, daily living, insurance, travel within the countries being visited and, in exceptional cases, some assistance with home expenses.

A. Each individual grant is calculated on the project, destination(s) to be visited and the duration of the Fellowship.

A. Because the Trust was set up specifically to fund overseas projects and not those in the UK (i.e. Great Britain and Northern Ireland).

A. Yes; but travel to Northern Ireland is not covered as it forms part of the UK.

A. Yes: Northern Ireland forms part of the UK.

A. Grants usually cover a stay overseas of between 4-8 weeks (minimum of 4 weeks).

A. No, the Trust will make sure you are properly insured, but in some cases Fellows may feel it more appropriate to arrange their own.

A. No. Fellowships are awarded to individuals not groups or teams.

A. You can send in one application form only, whether by Internet or blue hard copy.

A. You send us a stamped self-addressed envelope.

A. You are expected on return to provide the Trust with a brief press release for your local newspapers and within six months of return send in a report on your Fellowship in order to become a fully-fledged Churchill Fellow.

A. Sorry but no. The Trust has a very tight interview programme and must interview all candidates. The particualr dates will be notified to short-listed applicants as soon as possible but in the meantime we urge all to avoid commitments in Janaury as much as is possible.