NUFFIELD FARMING INVITE POTENTIAL APPLICANTS TO MEET THEIR REGIONAL CHAIRS

Nuffield Farming invite potential applicants to meet their Regional Chairs. Anyone interested in applying for a Nuffield Farming Scholarship is invited to attend an informal virtual meeting hosted by the Chairs of each region. These events are free to attend and give potential applicants the opportunity to ask questions about applications and learn how the Nuffield Chairs can provide help and support during this process.

One of the most recent Nuffield scholars is Aisla Jones. Aisla grew up in North Wales with a passion for the environment and subsequently studied marine biology. Having previously worked in research and environmental NGOs, she currently specialises in seafood sustainability within retail.

For more information and to register, please contact Charlotte Merson at charlotte@nuffieldscholar.org.

The events for each region are scheduled as follows:

Nuffield Farming Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants must work within the farming, food, horticulture, rural and associated industries or are in a position to influence these industries.
• Applicants must be aged between 22 and 45 years (the upper age limit is 45 on 31st July in the year of application).
• There is no requirement for academic qualifications.
• Applicants should be well-established in their career, demonstrate a passion for the industry they work in and be three years post-tertiary education.
• Candidates must be resident in the UK and hold a UK passport or be working directly for UK agriculture.
• The Trust seeks people with very special qualities.
• Scholarships are not awarded to anyone in full-time education or to further research projects.

The application deadline for 2022 Scholarships is the 31^st July 2021. For more information about the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust and to apply online, please visit http://www.nuffieldscholar.org/.

The Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust (NFST) is a registered charity (Reg. Charity No. 1098519) that awards approximately 20 scholarships annually in the UK.

There is no need for formal qualifications in order to apply for a Nuffield Scholarship; instead, the Trust looks to unlock an individual’s potential and broaden horizons through study and travel overseas. Scholars are selected with a view to developing tomorrow’s leaders within their individual business and the industry as a whole.

Nuffield Farming member countries span the globe, with established programmes in Australia, France, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Kenya, and Zimbabwe; Associate countries also include Brazil, USA, South Africa, and Southern Caucasus (Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan).

Nuffield Scholarships are only made possible by the generous support of sponsors from across agriculture and the food industry. NFST work with over 100 sponsors to develop individuals who will become tomorrow’s leaders and inspire change in our industry.