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To create a lasting legacy to my own Mother, Eleanor Donaldson - (1925-2009) BAJR has set up a memorial fund to help young archaeologists pursue their dream

You can add to this fund here: All money collected will go to the fund - Remember you don't have to have a PayPal account? Use your credit card by choosing that option on the donate page (bottom left) - Many many thanks.

About Eleanor Donaldson

Eleanor Donaldson, was my own inspiration, and at the age of 13 supported me in my first fieldwork in the Wye Valley at Symonds Yat, and again on trips to France and across the UK.  Throughout her life, she never failed to support the struggling archaeologist with words of encouragement and financial help help, and without her unflinching belief that you should pursue your dream backed by an interest in all I did, then I would not be half the archaeologist I am today, over 25 years later. 

To continue this help to those who wish to follow the dream of following a career in archaeology this grant has been set up to help those who have similar aspirations and drive to be archaeologists.

Scope of the grant

Over £500 will be available each year to be split between two or more awards.

The grants will support pre higher education individuals in the United Kingdom (up to and including the age of 18) to help attend workshops, local studies, conferences or fieldwork).

Eligible expenses include travel, accommodation and conference/workshop/Field School fees.

Applications can be made at any time as teh funds are available on a rolling programme, though it will be be dependant on available funds left for that year.

It is possible to apply for the grant prior to acceptance on a given activity, and to be conditionally awarded funds, based on final acceptance. (Proof of acceptance on the given activity will be required prior to receiving the Award money)

At the completion of the activity, successful applicants will be required to provide a report of about 500 words.

How to apply

The application form is availabe here as a .doc file <DOWNLOAD APPLICATION>

Completed forms should be sent to either by email to info@bajr.org clearly marked Eleanor Donaldson Fund or by post to

Eleanor Donaldson Fund
c/o  BAJR
Traprain House
Luggate Burn
Whittingehame
East Lothian
EH41 4QA