The MCofS will award grants to expeditions whose objective is one of excellence and adventure, whether they be first ascents or first free ascents of routes in the greater ranges and little or unexplored mountain areas of the world, or similar pure rock or pure ice climbs in less remote settings but which are nonetheless worthy of international recognition. The minimum number of expedition members will be 2 (two).

 2.   APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applications for MCofS grants can be directed either via the Mount Everest Federation (if an MEF grant is also sought - please tick the BMC/MCofS box on the MEF application form) or directly to the MCofS (enclosed application form or if requested, can submit the application on disc - Microsoft Word 3.1).
Applications should be made not less than 3 months prior to the trip but before the deadline of March 1st in the year of the expedition. The MCofS screening committee will reserve the right to interview applicants where necessary. Such interviews will occur in the month of March or April.
Expeditions applying direct to MCofS but who require official BMC approval to obtain permits from host countries should make a separate application to the BMC for this.

 3.   CONDITIONS OF GRANT

1. ALL expedition members MUST HAVE MCofS MEMBERSHIP.
2. The expedition team must have a strong connection with the Scottish mountains and Scottish mountaineering.
3. They must adhere to UIAA mountain codes on behaviour and environmental standards and observe any mountaineering regulations of the host country.
4. They must notify the MCofS of ANY changes to their original application including changes of members or objective.
5. The full grant must be returned if the expedition does not proceed.
6. Grants are not available for commercial or fee-paying expeditions or guided expeditions.
7. They must submit 4 (four) copies of a full factual expedition report (to include an outline of achievements and difficulties; expenses and any medical problems; maps and photographs) within three months of their return.
8. They must supply to the MCofS a copy of any other report or publication on the expedition they prepare and be prepared to offer illustrated lectures to MCofS clubs if possible.
9. They must acknowledge the support of the MCofS and SportScotland in reports, Publications or lectures.
10. They must submit a completed UIAA database questionnaire.
11. If expeditions fail to observe the conditions their members may be deemed ineligible for future support.
12. An MCofS grant is NOT AVAILABLE if the expedition is already receiving a BMC grant.

The MCofS will notify successful applicants after the screening committee meeting. Payment of the grant will be made not later than 1 (one) month prior to the expedition's departure and will only be made to an account in the expedition's name, not to an individual.