THE ARKLETON TRUST

THE FUNDS

David Moore

Bernard Conyers

John Higgs

CONTACT

THE TRUST

The purpose of the award/s, valued at up to 800 pounds, is to stimulate both discussion of the mechanism by which the developed and developing worlds can be brought closer together, and/or to investigate the impact of Third World experience on future development in the less favoured areas of Europe.

Applications for this award need to be supported by your course tutor and received by us no later than the 31st January.

You can download a copy of the application form via the link at the bottom of this page. But please read the following notes first. Alternatively, paper forms can be obtained from the address at the bottom of this page.

Notes for Applicants

Section A:	This is self-explanatory and will help the Selection Committee.
Section B:	The outline of your proposed course of study should include: Objectives and the means by which they will be achieved Relationship of proposal to course work - present and future Previous contact with the study area or related institutions Any relevant information to support your application
Section C:	Please budget the exercise under the following headings, where possible: Travel expenses Accommodation [including living expenses] Equipment Purchase of publications, stationery etc., including secretarial expenses Language course [or other] where necessary Miscellaneous The value of the award[s] will be between £300 - £800. If the total cost of your proposal exceeds this figure, please specify how you would cover the difference. If you have already raised additional funds, please provide evidence of this.
Section D:	This section should include the following: How will the award assist you in your studies? How will the award assist the institution you currently attend? How would the award be of benefit to you personally? How would the award benefit your future academic and professional development?
Section E:	Your itinerary and timetable should give an idea of how you will use the time allocated to carry out your proposal.
General Note:	The Fund is interested in stimulating the broadest possible debate on rural development and is very conscious of the need to encourage new and interesting ideas. If, therefore, you have unorthodox or controversial ideas, please include them in your submission.
Notes for those supporting applicants
	The objective is to assist those starting out on a process of study and self-discovery, where practical experience and opportunity to explore new ideas and approaches to rural development play an important part. Candidates must have an open and enquiring mind and must be free from commitment. The intention of this award is to stimulate the present generation of students, and the institutions in which they are enrolled, to discuss rural development . Thus the degree of support in terms of guidance, academic supervision, access to facilities provided by the institutions and individual faculty members, will be a factor in the Selection Committee's final decision. The Trust's Selection Committee requests that a covering letter supporting the application be sent giving the reasons for the choice of candidate and the support given by the faculty. In addition, a reference covering academic abilities and personal credentials is required. The need for financial assistance and the ultimate usefulness of the proposed study should also be stated.