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Neil Mackenzie Adventure Grant Application OPEN! · Sun. Sep. 1st, 2019 - Fri. Jan. 31st, 2020
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Start: Sunday, Sep. 1st
End: Friday, Jan. 31st
Description:
The Neil Mackenzie Adventure Grant is open for 2020 applicaitons. The application deadline is January 31, 2020 at 11:59pm. Grant criteria, eligability and the application form can be found here.
"We, his parents, want to keep Neil’s memory alive in the VOC by awarding a grant to suitable applicants or teams who can demonstrate a wish to seek adventure in physical outdoor activities, preferably in Scotland, and help them to achieve their objectives. The funding for an adventure will be divided - part funded by VOC fundraising, part by The Neil Mackenzie Trust, and part by the applicants themselves."
-Margaret and Angus Mackenzie
Adventure Grant
This award is founded in the memory of our past VOC member Neil Mackenzie. Awards of up to $2,000 will be awarded to individuals or members of a party to pursue an outdoor adventure of their choice.
Applications are open to all members of the VOC. Applications will be judged based on:
- Spirit of adventure
- Quality and originality of trip plan
- Feasibility (financial & logistic)
- Self-propelled travel is encouraged
- Active contribution in the VOC community
- Applicants must demonstrate sufficient technical experience and background to safely complete their proposed adventure (i.e. AST / Glacier School).
- Preference for adventures held in Scotland
- Adventures in any other location will be considered
Eligibility
- Open to honorary, associate and student VOC members.
- Individual or small groups may apply.
- Adventures should be executed in the upcoming year 03/2020 – 03/2021
- Applications due by 11:59 pm, Pacific Standard Time, January 31, 2020.
- Award winners are expected to complete a trip report and submit a version to the VOC Journal, and to the Neil Mackenzie Trust ([email protected]). A VOCslideshow presentation following the trip is also expected.
Posted: 2019-10-18 09:05:15
Last modified: 2020-01-20 15:28:21