These scholarships are aimed a young people who are in their first year of A Level education and have the intention of pursuing a career in the health service. These scholarships give the student the opportunity to spend 4-6 weeks of the summer vacation, prior to their final school year, working under the supervision of a research active members of the North Bristol NHS Trust.
During the scholarship the students are given the opportunity to help with a research project. The aim of the scholarships is to not only encourage suitable young people go into the health service but also to give them an early introduction to research which the charity regards as the essential part of the workings of the NHS.
The Trustees will be contacting local schools in early 2019 inviting students to apply for a placement in the summer.