International business development bursary scheme

The International Business Development Bursary Scheme provides financial support to barristers participating in Bar Council international business development visits.

The scheme aims to reduce financial hardship that may otherwise prevent participation and to support a more diverse and globally engaged Bar.

There are two scholarships of up to £3000 each available per Bar Council visit.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

Have applied for, or been selected to attend, a Bar Council international business development visit
Demonstrate that financial hardship would otherwise limit participation
Explain how the visit will support their professional development

Assessment criteria

Applications will be assessed against:

Financial hardship and barriers to participation
Anticipated professional benefit
Potential to develop international or cross-border work
Contribution to wider international engagement across the Bar
Overall proportionality and value of the funding request

Application process

Applications must be submitted alongside the relevant visit application. Successful applicants will be expected to:

Participate fully in the visit
Provide a short, written output following the visit

How to Apply

Please submit:

Bursary application form below
Download, complete and attach the International Business Development financial information.xls form

Your details

First Name ^*

Last name ^*

Email ^*

Visit details

Please select the business development visit you are applying for. ^*

Funding request

Amount requested (up to £3000) ^*

Other funding sources (if applicable)

Financial need

Please explain, in up to 300 words:

Why financial support is required
How financial hardship would otherwise limit participation in the visit

You may also provide any additional context you feel is relevant, such as:

Stage of career
Caring responsibilities
Financial commitments
Availability of chambers/employer support.

Financial need statement ^*

Professional and international development

Please explain, in up to 300 words:

How participation will support your professional development
How the visit relates to your current or future practice
Any wider benefit to the Bar’s international engagement

Professional and international development statement ^*

Financial statement

Please download, complete and attach the Excel spreadsheet below:

International Business Development financial information.xls

Upload financial information document ^*

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Declaration

I confirm that

The information provided in this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge
If successful, I will participate fully in the visit
I will provide a short, written report following completion of the visit
I agree with the Bar Council's Terms of Reference

Please confirm ^*

Yes