Grant Information

Students and others at an early stage of their career may apply for the following EST grants:

• EST Travel Bursary
• EST Professional Development Award
• EST Events Bursary 

EST Annual Travel Bursary

This is the Trust’s flagship award of £500. ICF is looking for high quality proposals which demonstrate that the proposed travel will make a substantial contribution to the applicant’s professional development. One award will be made to the applicant who, in the Trustee’s opinion, makes the best case. The recipient of the bursary is expected to write an article on his/her experience for Chartered Forester magazine. Applications must be received by 31st March in any year.

EST Professional Development Awards

This is a discretionary award of any amount for a high quality proposal from an applicant that the Trustees of the fund believe as being likely to make a real contribution to an applicant's professional development. Applications are considered four times a year and should be received at the latest by March 31st, June 30th, September 30th, December 31st for consideration by Trustees. 
 

EST Events Bursary

Several awards of £100 will be made available for attending the ICF National Conference or Study Tour. The number of awards to be made will be agreed by the Trustees annually.

Applicants should explain in 100 words how the attendance will contribute to their professional development. The awards will be made to the applicants who, in the Trustee’s opinion, make the best case.

Download the EST Grant Application Form here.