The Trust Conference Changemakers Programme, formerly known as the Scholarship Programme, is part of the Trust Conference, hosted by the Thomson Reuters Foundation from November 13-14, 2019 in London, United Kingdom.

The Trust Conference Changemakers Programme is open to all applicants working in the areas of modern slavery, women’s rights, economic empowerment, refugee support and other human rights areas. Priority will be given to applicants from developing countries who demonstrate that participation in the Trust Conference will enhance their work in their own communities.

All applicants must speak English, the language of the conference, and cannot have previously have attended the conference on a scholarship.

The Thomson Reuters Foundation and the sponsors of Trust Conference will award places to exceptional applicants from across the world. Changemaker selection will be based on an objective rating system developed by the Foundation’s review committee.

Selected applicants will receive:

• A free day of specialised training and networking with other Changemakers on November 12, 2019
• Free attendance at the Trust Conference on November 13 and 14, 2019
• A potential financial bursary to support travel and accommodation costs (up to £1,250).
• Their name and photo in Trust Conference marketing materials and on the official website.

Applications will close on Friday May 3rd 2019.