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Applications welcomed for YMCAfit training bursary

Mon, 05/12/2011 - 17:19

Thanks to the generosity of a valued long term member of the Central YMCA Club, a bursary fund has been established to provide free training opportunities for young people and volunteers. The Basil Scott Training Bursary offers successful applicants access to YMCAfit training and qualifications up to the value of £10,000 per annum. Basil Scott died in 2010 and made provision in his will for funds to be left to Central YMCA. The charity's trustees decided to create the Bursary to assist those who would otherwise be unable to afford such training.

Who is eligible for a Basil Scott Training Bursary?

  • Anyone aged 16-25 at the time of application. Applicants over the age of 25 will be considered if the paid and volunteer work they undertake directly benefits young people
  • An individual either currently volunteering for Central YMCA or a current beneficiary of one of Central YMCA’s projects or programmes
  • An individual willing to commit to an agreed time period to either volunteer for Central YMCA or within the local community once trained

How do you apply?

Download the application form which should be completed and returned to Denise Page,  Chair of the Basil Scott Training Bursary.

Applications can be made at any time in the first 2 months of any quarter but they must be for a course in the subsequent quarter of the year. For example, applications made in January-February are suitable for courses starting April-July.

Terms and conditions

  • Only one application and one course per person allowed
  • The decision of the committee will be communicated to applicants 4 weeks prior to the start date of the course
  • The decision of the committee is final – no appeal or communication with the committee is permitted
  • Once accepted for a bursary, the applicant must take the course agreed or pay the full cost of the course
  • If the agreed timescale of volunteering is not adhered to part or full payment of the course will be paid back into the Basil Scott Training Bursary by the beneficiary.