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Young and Talented – Spirit of Trevithick

The Young & Talented Cornwall Spirit of Trevithick Award supports young STEM enthusiasts in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly with mentoring and grant funding, fostering their potential, skills, and career development in STEM fields.

With a grant of up to £2,000, and mentorship from industry professionals, it nurtures potential, develops skills, and opens opportunities, ensuring aspiring problem-solvers have the resources and guidance to pursue their careers and achieve their dreams in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

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Grant Categories:

  • Open
  • Children & young people
  • Grants for individuals
  • Information technology
Grant open: 14/01/2025
Applications by: 03/03/2025
Decision date: TBC
Type: Core & project costs
Area: Various
Grant value: Mentoring with industry professionals and a grant of up to £2,000

Grant requirements

To apply for a grant you will need to meet the criteria below.

Who can apply:

  • Young people and children aged from 14 to 23 years old
  • A talented young innovator within STEM
  • Residents of Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
  • Priority given to those with backgrounds of economic hardship

Supporting documents:

  • Two recent references (within the last three months) that are dated, signed and on headed paper
  • A personal statement – up to 500 words, showing your passion and determination
  • Those outside the age range
  • Those living outside Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
  • Organisations
  • Costs which have already been incurred

Young & Talented Cornwall, it is led by Colonel Edward Bolitho KCVO OBE, the current Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall.

The Spirit of Trevithick Fund, part of Young and Talented, was launched in 2023 to support young people with an interest in STEM.

Ready to apply?

If you meet the eligibility criteria and are ready to submit an application, apply at the bottom of this page.

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Not sure where to start?

If this is your first time applying to us start by reading the Application Process & Guidance. Here you can find useful information and resources to guide you through the application process.

If you’d like to speak to our Outreach Officer you can find contact details at the bottom of this page.

Key dates & decisions

Below are the keys dates to note for this grant.
Application open: 14/01/2025
Application deadline: 03/03/2025
Panel discussion: TBC
Grant decisions: TBC
Estimated deposit: TBC

Deposit dates can be vary, however grants are typically paid within
10 days of the panel decision.

Grants FAQ

You might have some questions about the application process, check our grants FAQ for answers to common questions.

Start an application

Before starting an application, check the grant requirements to ensure you are eligible, and have your supporting documents ready:

  • Two recent references (within the last three months) that are dated, signed and on headed paper
  • A personal statement – up to 500 words, showing your passion and determination

 

Accessible application submissions

If you have additional needs and would like support completing your application, please contact us on 01566 779333 or email us at grants@cornwallfoundation.com

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Get support applying today

If you aren’t sure if one of our grants is right for you, you can contact our Community Outreach Officer. Shannon can answer your questions and guide you through the process. Book a Grant Support Call, or reach out using the details below.

Shannon Lenton

Outreach Officer

shannon.lenton@cornwallfoundation.com

01566 779333