Victoria League in Scotland Trust
| Grant size | Up to £5,000 |
| Area |
All of Scotland
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| Key dates | |
| Deadline: | Rolling programme |
| Decision: | Decisions take approximately 10 weeks from receipt of your application. |
About this fund
The Victoria League in Scotland (VLS) are interested in funding projects that extend the hand of friendship to overseas students, studying in Scotland.
The fund has a long history of welcoming overseas students to Scotland and aim to ensure all receive a warm welcome and support to help them connect to and understand Scottish culture.
Purpose of this fund
Priority will be given to activities that:
- focus on and promote the advancement and development of the education, welfare, training and social needs of overseas students, international visitors and individuals or families who are studying in or visiting Scotland
- help build positive relationships between different cultural groups, develop shared understanding of ethnic and cultural differences and, in particular, an appreciation of the culture and heritage of Scotland.
The Victoria League in Scotland Trust typically awards up to £12,000 in grants per year.
Who can apply?
- Registered charities
- Constituted voluntary and community organisations
- Community companies e.g. companies limited by guarantee, community benefit societies or Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisations’
- Community Interest Companies are eligible to apply if they meet the Fund’s minimum governance standards
All applicants must meet Foundation Scotland's funding criteria. Before progressing your application please visit our Common eligibility criteria.
What can’t be funded?
At Foundation Scotland we have some standard exclusions that apply to all funds. Before progressing with your application, please visit What can't be funded.
In addition, for the Victoria League in Scotland Trust, we cannot process applications for overseas travel, courier or visa costs.
How are decisions made?
For more details on our assessment processes please visit How funding decisions are made.
How to apply
Please ensure your application and supporting documents are submitted.
If you would like to review the questions you will be asked to answer before starting the form, you can see them here.
If you have already started an application form and have not completed it, please login here to resume.
Please note that this is a rolling programme with no set deadlines. The programme will close once all funding for the 2025/26 year has been allocated. Completed applications that meet the criteria will be considered in the order they are received.
Contact information
Central Systems Support
Linda Phillips, Fund Adviser