The Scottish International Education Trust is seeking to appoint two new trustees at an exciting time in the charity’s history.

The trust has been helping remarkable young Scots fulfill their potential for over half a century. The trustees recently committed to an extensive programme of fundraising to ensure we continue to fulfil our mission for many years to come. We are looking for new trustees whose energy, insights and commitment to the transformative power of international education can help us build for the next fifty years.

SIET makes grants of up to £3,000, typically to those seeking to pursue postgraduate education overseas. The awards are targeted at those who might otherwise struggle to afford opportunities that allow them to achieve their potential. However, we know from long experience thar awards provide more than just financial assistance. In the words of one recent recipient: “The award has been, for me personally, much more than just financial help. It was a really huge confidence boost to know that someone believed in me."

We are particularly keen to receive applications from former recipients of our awards, those who can help the board more accurately reflect the communities it seeks to serve, and those who have particular insights in fundraising, communications, charitable governance, widening access in higher education, or developing networks of alumni or similar stakeholders.