2026 saw another excellent year of applications, adventurous and enthusiastic as ever in their range of destinations, aims and objectives, the fruit of careful research, planning and passion for their chosen projects.
All eight applicants impressed on paper and in person with their determination and desire to explore global diversity: places, peoples, cultures. The travel award panel thanks and commends them all: this was an affirming year of entries.
The sums of money awarded are both meaningful and enabling – and are designed to make a difference, to contribute to the personal development of Lancing pupils. In congratulating this year’s winners and celebrating their spirit of adventure and endeavour, the travel award panel hopes that the Sixth Formers of tomorrow will be encouraged to apply in the future.
The Patrick Halsey Travel Award is split between two applicants. Zoe H will undertake work experience in the National Archaeological Museum in Athens and visit places of significant cultural and historical importance in Greece, including Delphi, Corinth and Epidauros. Gladys C will further her exploration of architectural structures in Singapore, with a particular focus on sustainably designed greenery buildings.
Arthur Cooper Modern Linguist Travel Awards are made to Jaz B, Hugo D, Hilmi M and Ava U. Jaz and Ava will undertake part of El Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route in Spain; Hugo will work as an au pair in a Spanish family in Burgos; Hilmi will improve his fluency in German, with time spent in Berlin and Munich.
Jaz and Ava are additionally awarded The Guy Jones MFL Travel Award towards their Spanish speaking endeavours.
Nyima E is awarded The David Barwell Travel Award for her volunteering programme with Students for a free Tibet in Dharmsala.
Finally, the Peter Beattie Prize, awarded for an adventurous travel project involving service to the underprivileged, goes to Ronas E, who will be taking up a renewable energy volunteer placement with the NGO Light Up The World, based in the Peruvian Andes.
