KILROY Impact Scholarship

We believe that engaging in sustainable development projects abroad helps you to become a more rounded world citizen and improve your career prospects after completing your studies. 

That's why we want to help make our high-quality volunteer programs more accessible with financial grants available to passionate individuals who want to make a difference in the world. 

Successful applicants will be awarded £500 to use towards a development project of their choice with the services of a KILROY travel advisor to help you make the most of your time abroad. 

As part of the scholarship, successful applicants will represent KILROY as ambassadors, helping to promote the initiative to fellow students upon their return.

To apply for a £500 grant, first browse our range of volunteer projects that include marine, wildlife and environmental conservation, as well as community-based projects such as teaching, healthcare and sports development. 

Once you've chosen the conservation or community development project you would like to join, complete our application form and send this to [email protected] 

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What are the eligibility requirements? 

To be eligible for the KILROY Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a student at the time of their planned project abroad with KILROY and have at least one year left of their studies when they return 

• Be over the age of 18 and a UK resident 

• Plan to spend at least three weeks volunteering abroad with KILROY 

When do applications close? 

Applications must be submitted before Friday 28th November 2025. 

What happens after I submit my application? 

Applications will be reviewed by KILROY and successful applicants will be invited to an interview in December. During this interview we will discuss your suitability and motivation for joining the Impact Scholarship. 

Unsuccessful applicants will be notified in December. 

If you are awarded a £500 grant, you will be paired with a KILROY travel advisor to help you plan and book your development project abroad. We will assist with flights and can provide a quote on travel insurance to ensure that everything is taken care of. Travel must be completed by 30th September 2026. 

What does it mean to be a 'KILROY Ambassador'?

As part of the Impact Scholarship, successful applicants will become a KILROY ambassador. Ambassador activities will include:  

• producing social media content while travelling with KILROY 

• providing written and/or video testimonials about your experience with KILROY

• representing KILROY at relevant events on campus and in store to help promote the Impact Scholarship to fellow students

If you're a teacher, professor or educator who would like to promote this initiative to your students, order a free media pack. 

We'll send you a downloadable poster, flyer and info sheet that you can share digitally. We're also happy to post physical copies for you to display on campus. 

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