If you are (or know) a young Christian aged 18 to 35 years old who would like to experience inter-church work outside England keep reading…
Applications are now open for The Bill Snelson Young Ecumenists Fund, which is run by Churches Together in England. We have £6000 each year to give away to young people from any of our national Member Churches who want to experience ecumenism abroad.
That experience can be study, pilgrimage, volunteering or any activity that promotes church unity.
Take a look at where some of the past Snelson Fund alumni have travelled.
Be inspired
If you would like to know more about the Snelson Fund and where it could take you then join our introductory webinar on Monday 5 October 2026 from 7 to 8pm.
Young Christians who have received awards will be sharing insights on their life-changing travels. And members of the CTE team will be giving hints and tips on how to make your application stand out. Each year we get more applications than we can support.
Making an application
To apply, visit The Bill Snelson Fund for Young Ecumenists microsite.
Download a short guide to The Bill Snelson Fund for Young Ecumenists.
Applications to this round of The Bill Snelson Young Ecumenists Fund need to be submitted by 31 October 2026. The fund will then open for another round of applications in Spring 2027.