Synia Scholars Fund

What it does

Funds senior secondary and tertiary study for students who have the ability but not the means. Awards are made by a selection panel against criteria we publish.

The money is held and accounted for separately from our general funds, so that donors can see exactly where their gift went.

Who it is for

Students progressing beyond basic education, including those who came to us through Train a Child. Selection is need-led first.

What success looks like

Scholars complete their course and qualify, not merely that they enrolled.

Where it operates

National in scope. Award locations follow the successful applicants' places of study.

How it is delivered

A selection panel operating against published, need-based criteria, with ring-fenced accounting.

Why it is not yet open

The Fund will not be promoted externally until a fund agreement, published need-based selection criteria, a selection panel and ring-fenced accounting are in place.

Naming a thing a Fund creates obligations, and we intend to meet them before we fundraise. An obligation we cannot yet meet is a liability rather than an asset.