The Botanist: Application

The Botanist Foundation offers financial support for applicants wishing to study and pursue careers relevant to the ethos of the foundation, for example, in the fields of biodiversity, conservation and sustainability. This support will not be restricted to those applying to academic institutions but will also apply to internships, apprenticeships and other practical learning environments where the applicant would not be able to pursue their education without financial help.

Financial support is given in the form of a bursary, up to a maximum amount of £1000 per year, which must be applied for annually. Successful applicants will be paid on a yearly basis for the duration of the course to which the bursary applies. The award of the bursary is contingent on the continuation of the applicant’s studies.

The Botanist Foundation is pleased to offer support to biodiversity, conservation and sustainability programmes. Although we work primarily with local organisations, we will support other compatible bodies by way of project funding, memberships and donations. We will look favourably upon funding proposals concerning the sustainability and conservation of national biodiversity out with Islay. However, Islay based projects will always be our priority.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate a real understanding and knowledge of the proposal they are seeking funding for. They must also indicate the key outcomes that the funding will help deliver, provide a fully costed project where appropriate and indicate additional funding sources, both agreed and in discussion at the time of application.