Wilderness Foundation UK

“A mind that is stretched by new experience can never go back to its old dimensions” – Oliver Wendell Holmes

The Sirius Scholarship for Environmental Leaders -  a joint initiative with the Tellus Mater Foundation -  provides people with an almost fully funded wilderness-based development programme  in Scotland, where the participants, together with leaders from the WFUK and highly trained and experienced guides, explore the impact that we have on the environment.

Each year we work with a selection of 18-30 year olds who have a commitment to positive change for the environment.  Our aim is to help develop leaders for the future who truly understand the crucial need for a balance between humans and nature in order to ensure a sustainable future.

Sirius offers you the chance to:

• Spend six days as a part of a group of like-minded people in splendid isolation, either canoeing or trekking in a stunnngly beautiful part of Scotland.
• Take time to experience and reflect on a connection to the natural world.
• Work with experienced wilderness guides and facilitators exploring your  values and passion.
• Ehance your personal and professional knowledge of sustainability and environmental issues.
• Develop your leadership skills and qualities.
• Launch a project that you wish to implement on your return to school or your local community, with personalised coaching support to help you “be the change”.

The next Sirius programme will run from 19th – 25th October 2010 and applications for scholarship places are now being invited.

Eligibility for the scholarship is as follows:

• Applicants must have an interest in promoting the environment and sustainability
• You must be prepared to champion the cause and encourage new thinking in your school/institution/community.
• Be available for six days in October half term 2010 or Easter break 2011

Click here to download an application form

Completed applications can be submitted by email to info@wildernessfoundation.org.uk quoting Sirius in the subject line or alternatively by post to:

Closing date for applications for the October 2010 programme is 12:00 p.m. Monday 20th September 2010.