ETHOS OF THE FUND                                                   
The Fund is managed and developed according to the principles and ethos laid down by our Founder Stephen B. Cox, upon which the enture Trust is predicated.

Therefore the Fund seeks to encourage a suitable individual or individuals who not only show promise for the future but who have demonstrated a clear empathy for the work and goals of the Trust and in their lives so far have struggled to manifest those virtues and qualities which are the inspiration for our Trust.

Thus the Fund is a beacon of hope for those who- against the greed, selfishness and materialism of the age- have have striven to "do the right thing" and thereby keep alive in the younger generation those higher qualities and aspirations of sentience and spirituality which are also manifest in such things as: honour, truth, justice, diligence, consideration, mercy, and citizenship.

A HOPE FOR THE FUTURE                                   The European Heritage Trust (incl. the European Library) and all its projects and initiatives is even far more than about restoring the wisdom of the past and providing a resource to enrich the planet- it is also about the future. If we are to have a future, not only must we have a building for The European Spiritual Heritage Centre and to house The Library at its heart, but we must also encourage suitable young men and women to construct a hopeful future.

We must provide them with the tools and inspiration and facilities to build that future. We must offer them hope. We must reward their efforts when it is clear that they have demonstrated the highest virtues of their generation.

DUTIES OF THE RECIPIENT                                       The winner of each award is someone who will be an ambassador for his/her generation and country. He/she must remember that he/she will also be acting as a role model for others, setting an example of standards to which the younger generation can aspire.

The recipient will be expected to provide the Trustees with a Report each year. Futhermore, the continuation of the university funding over three years of an Honours degree course in the U.K. will be dependent on suitable progress made and attendance  at all required studies.

The recipient is also expected to attend a small award ceremony with the Trustees, Patrons and Council of Friends  of the Trust when the Award is first made in year 1.

THE GOAL OF THE FUND
This Fund will provide the finance to put disadvantaged young Europeans through British University for 3 or 4 years full time degrees.

We are pleased to announce the establishment of our University Fund. The aim of The Fund is to provide the tuition fees in the UK (£1200 a year for a citizen of the UK or EU; or £8000 for a citizen of applicant EU countries) for a three course through a British University.

The recipient of each Award will be someone who:
(a) otherwise would not be able to go to University either through poverty, or other handicap, and
(b) who has demonstrated clear citizenship, ethics and morals, diligence and industry, an appreciation of learning, a commitment to heritage, and a love of and support for Nature and other creatures.

We are further pleased to announce that the fund was launched on April 3rd. 2004 and now (April 8th. 2004) stands at £930 (1488 euro). All donations are welcome and gratefully received.

The Fund is being sponsored by The European Heritage School which since 1991 has sponsored and financed in the UK over 40 students and young Europeans with Scholarships for study placements of between 1 month and 1 year from Britain, Ireland, Greece, Italy, USA, Australia, Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Romania. England, Denmark.

Anyone between the age of 18-25 may apply. However at present only one Award per year is offered until more donations come in. Heritage University Fund aims to finance a deserving young European through a 3 or 4 year degree course full time at a British University. It is part of one aspect of our work to provide the next generation with the tools and inspiration and facilities to build the future. The Fund encourages those who have demonstrated the highest virtues of their generation. Here we explain further the terms and conditions of the Fund and also introduce the first recipient of the Fund.

FUND MANAGEMENT:
All contributions are paid into a separate bank account (Heritage University Fund) and the account is managed by the Founder and supervised by the Board of Trustees. All donations are receipted and acknowledged. The monies from The Fund can only be used for university tuition and related costs.

COUNTRIES- AGE- SUBJECTS
E.U. countries: United Kingdom; Ireland; Portugal; Spain; Italy; Greece; Austria; Germany; France; Belgium; Netherlands; Luxembourg; Denmark; Sweden; Finland.
E.E.A. countries: Norway; Switzerland; Iceland.
1st. Wave E.U. countries 2004: Hungary; Poland; Slovenia; Malta; Slovakia; Czech.Rep.; Estonia; Latvia; Lithuania; Cyprus.
2nd. Wave E.U. countries 2007: Romania; Bulgaria.

Age: 18-25; male or female.

Subjects: No restriction on subjects

ELIGIBILITY
The recipient of each Award will be someone who:
(a) otherwise would not be able to go to University either through poverty, or other handicap, and
(b) who has demonstrated clear citizenship, ethics and morals, diligence and industry, an appreciation of learning, a commitment to heritage, and a love of and support for Nature and other creatures.

Therefore since there are many grants and support facilities already available to citizens of the extant 16 E.U. countries, special consideration will be given to those from 1st. & 2nd. wave countries. Although those form extant E.U. who are especially disadvantaged will not be overlooked.

There is no restriction on religious affiliation. All applicants must be European passport holders. And have no criminal convictions.

PAYMENTS
Monies are disbursed at the relevant times throughout the academic year directly to the University for payment of tuition fees etc.

Some funds will also be paid directly to the student for other costs (e.g. field trip; additional books; help with air-flight, study materials, etc).

OTHER SUPPORT
a) Help is given with finding paid work permitted under British law for foreign students (e.g. 20 hour per week in term time and full time in vacation). A wide range of work can be considered via our contacts.
b) Finding accommodation, either a flat or a room.
c) Additional facilities will be provided to the recipient in the form of: (i) Sports facilities; (ii) Access to our Library; (iii) Educational visits, excursions and weekends away all over England, Wales and Ireland.

YOUR HELP WILL BE APPRECIATED

To offer or enquire further a donation please email us at: heritage-school@ntlworld.com

To make a donation you can send your cheques (in £ sterling GBP only, made payable to Heritage University Fund) or cash any currency to: 60,Elmhurst Road, Reading, RG15HY, England UK

Thank you for your support.