Applications are now open for the Zetland Educational Trust (ZET) for 2022/23.
The Trust comprises of a number of endowments as specified in the ZET schemes 1961 and 1965, the funds of which are now disbursed by Shetland Islands Council.
The Trust aims to support a wide a range of beneficiaries with smaller sums (e.g. £200-£2000) of money that will allow projects to happen that wouldn’t otherwise be able to happen. The Trust will also consider larger projects where it is thought the overall educational benefits would make a real difference to the enhancement of education in Shetland.
The Trust will provide a grant of up to 75% of total project costs unless under exceptional circumstances. The remainder of project costs to be met by fundraising activities or in-kind support. The Trust will not give funds retrospectively.
Applications are particularly welcomed in the categories of:
- Special Equipment
- Promotion of Knowledge of Shetland
- Educational Experiments and Research
For more information and to apply see the Zetland Educational Trust page.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 31 March 2022.