The E.M.Lothian Fund (Victoria) was established to assist youth members travelling overseas. Funds are available to enable financial
assistance to be made to uniformed members under 26 to attend overseas Scouting activities.
Who can apply? Grants will be made on a needs basis with preference going to the most deserving applicants. Previous recipients
of financial assistance to attend overseas events will not be eligible for another grant. The factors determining ‘needs’ can be widely
interpreted - family size, hardship, illness, unemployment, or any of many other reasons.
No assistance is available for additional costs such as travel to and from the applicant’s home to Melbourne Airport, passport costs,
pocket money, optional sightseeing, or personal touring before, during or after the event.
The NEAR - National Event Assistance Reserve fund was established to assist youth members (not available for adults or Leaders)
who are planning to go to a recognised Scouting activity such as Cuborees, Jamborees, Ventures and Moots within Australia.
Previous recipients of financial assistance to attend National events will not be eligible for another grant.
How to apply for assistance for EML or NEAR
The application forms is available
here. Please ensure the applications are completed correctly and emailed to
eventfunding@scoutsvictoria.com.au. All correctly completed applications will be acknowledged and considered if received at least three months
before the commencement of the event. Applications will only be considered once the deposit has been paid. Late applications will
not be considered unless exceptional circumstances apply. Further enquiries contact
eventfunding@scoutsvictoria.com.au.