The Churchill Trust was established in 1965 to honour the memory of Sir Winston Churchill by awarding Australians with overseas Fellowships known as 'Churchill Fellowships'. Churchill Fellowships allow you to design your own investigative project, travel the world and further your knowledge in your chosen field, before returning to make a real contribution to Australian society. Since its inception The Churchill Trust has awarded Churchill Fellowships to more than 4,500 Australians who, like Churchill, are innovative, filled with a spirit of determination and possess a strong desire to benefit their community.