Cyril Taylor Charitable Foundation

The Cyril Taylor Charitable Foundation, established in 2013 by Sir Cyril Taylor using personal assets and dividends from the American Institute for Foreign Study, advances international education and intercultural understanding, with a sharp focus on scholarships and support for disadvantaged, underrepresented students in UK-US exchanges. Rooted in Taylor's vision as a social entrepreneur, it promotes diversity, inclusion, global citizenship, and high-impact giving through minimal overhead—no permanent staff—and funds channeled directly to student beneficiaries via charitable partners, emphasizing cost-effectiveness and real-world outcomes.

It prioritizes scholarships for students from low-income families, refugees, HBCUs, children in care, and displaced youth; bilateral UK-US exchanges; grassroots non-profits; teacher development for global citizenship; emergency student aid; and innovative study abroad beyond Western Europe, including Africa. Beneficiaries span university students, school pupils, young African leaders, vulnerable children, and teachers, often via partners like Cultural Vistas, Fund for Education Abroad, and Institute for International Education.

Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities (England/Wales-based) or US 501(c)(3) equivalents with strong track records in international education; small to medium grassroots organizations are preferred, with no strict income limits but emphasis on those underserved by large funders. Invitation-only via trustee networks and sector relationships—no unsolicited applications—decisions occur annually around April, with grants distributed by July. Typical awards range £3,800–£50,000 ($5,000–$65,000 USD) for projects or scholarships.

Exclusions cover core/operating costs, domestic programmes, and direct individual grants; its distinctives include unparalleled specialization in direct student support, international UK-US axis with global reach, selectivity through personal connections at conferences, and unwavering alignment with breaking educational barriers for the underserved.