APPLICATIONS are open for a bursary scheme giving young people the opportunity to take part in an archaeological dig.
A £10,000 Historic England grant will enable The Vindolanda Trust to fund 10 bursary places at the Roman settlement near Hexham.
The scheme aims to reduce barriers to participating in archaeology.
Marta Alberti, deputy director of excavations at The Vindolanda Trust, said: “In 2023, we will be working together to widen access to archaeological experience and to offer ten incredible growth and learning opportunities for young people in the North East.
“The bursary winners will not only receive expert archaeological tuition but will also have a chance to immerse themselves in a new environment and make lasting connections with excavation participants from all over the world.”
Four bursary places are non-residential and open to 18-20 year-olds living in the Tyne Valley: the other six bursaries will fund residential places on the dig with young people from across Tyne and Wear and Northumberland eligible to apply (those in NE1 – NE44 postcodes).
The bursaries will cover a two-week placement at the popular annual excavation, working alongside experienced archaeologists. The placements will take place between June and August.
The closing date is January 31.
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