Dr Julia McLean Grant Fund
Vine Trust are delighted to announce a new grant fund opportunity for volunteers on medical expeditions...
Financial assistance grants to medical students, nursing students, midwifery students, qualified nurses and qualified midwives to volunteer with the Jubilee Hope Medical Programme (Tanzania), as well as dental students to the Amazon Hope Medical Programme (Peru).
The Dr Julia McLean Grant Fund has been set up to provide financial assistance to volunteers who will participate in medical expeditions with the Jubilee Hope Medical Programme on Lake Victoria, Tanzania and the Amazon Hope Medical Programme in Peru.
Julia was a much-loved and admired volunteer with Vine Trust over many years, making multiple trips to Tanzania. She was also a member of the Vine Trust Board and the Medical Committee. Throughout all of her work with the Jubilee Hope Programme, Julia showed a real passion for everyone she served and profound appreciation for the dignity and value of others. Julia often spoke of how much working with the Jubilee Hope team in Tanzania had made an impact on her both professionally and personally. To celebrate Julia’s wonderful contribution to the work in Tanzania, a grant fund has been established by her family in coordination with Vine Trust that is aimed at helping others to have the opportunity to connect with the Tanzanian and Peruvian medical teams and the communities they serve.
Who Can Apply?
- Tanzania (Jubilee Hope Medical Programme) - Final year medical students, final year nursing students, final year midwifery students, qualified nurses, qualified midwives.
- Peru (Amazon Hope Medical Programme) – Final year dental students.
How many grants are available?
There are a total of 8 grants available for expeditions taking place in 2025.
How much can I apply for?
Successful candidates will receive £500 towards their in-country expedition costs. The funds will be credited to their trip expedition account balance by Vine Trust.
How can I apply for a grant?
Grant applications are made via the application form. Completed application forms should be sent to health@vinetrust.org. Please note that some accompanying documents will be required to support the application. Furthermore, grant recipients must submit a written report on their experience upon completion of their expedition.
What is the closing date for grant funding applications?
All applications for grant funding for 2025 expeditions must be received as follows:
- Expeditions taking place between 01 January 2025 and 31 May 2025: closing date 30th November 2024
- Expeditions taking place between 01 June 2025 and 31 December 2025:
- First round of applicants - submission closing date 31st January 2025
- Second round of applicants - submission closing date 30th April 2025
Are applications available for expeditions taking place in 2026?
Details about grant funding applications for 2026 will be announced at a later date. Please keep an eye on Vine Trust social media for more details. You can also contact the Vine Trust office (health@vinetrust.org) to ask for your details to be added to a mailing list for when 2026 grant fund details become available.
For more information on and also details of where and how to apply, please here see our FAQ’s