Vivian Fuchs Youth Award Grant

Vivian Fuchs Youth Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Captain Scott Society
Amount: £750
Last Updated: February 16, 2026

Summary

The Vivian Fuchs Youth Award, presented by The Captain Scott Society, honors the adventurous spirit of Captain Scott and his team. This award offers a £500 grant to young individuals aged 11-18 who engage in character-building expeditions. The Society encourages unique activities that embody the spirit of adventure, reflecting the legacy of the British Antarctic Expedition of 1910-1913. The award not only commemorates history but also inspires the next generation of explorers.

Overview

The Captain Scott Society exists to perpetuate the memory of Captain Scott and his comrades and their association with the City of Cardiff. The objects of the Society are to promote social and charitable activities with particular emphasis on adventure. It celebrates the anniversary of that original visit to Cardiff. The Society makes an annual youth award, the ‘Sir Vivian Fuchs Award’ of £750  to expeditions that exhibit the ‘spirit of adventure’ that was so nobly demonstrated by Captain Scott and The British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. This Award of is restricted to the 11 - 18 year age group. The Society is very flexible with respect to the type of activity to be undertaken but is particularly interested in character building or unusual exploits.

Ineligibility

The eligibility criteria for the Fuchs Award is that applicants must be 18 or under at the date of application. 19 year olds therefore are ineligible.