Let your passion lead you to the future

Then apply for a Nuffield Scholarship and seize the opportunity of a lifetime, with a travel bursary worth £7,000 and a chance to pick your subject and countries of travel. Whether you want to study apple production in South Africa, baby vegetables in Kenya, alternative protein options in China or the US, wine in New Zealand or sustainability in Mongolia, the opportunities on offer are immense. Nuffield farming director, Mike Vacher explains that the 2017 scholars will be provided with this increased amount of bursary for travel and subsistence expenses. “Not only does the scholarship provide generous financial support, but training, worldwide contacts, briefing at a national level, attendance at an international conference and other priceless lifetime experiences,” he adds. A Nuffield scholarship lends itself to motivated individuals who have passion for the rural and agricultural industries, aged between 22 and 45, who want to broaden their horizons through study and overseas travel across an 18-month period. 2016 Nuffield scholar, Peter Wiggins-Davies admits that the application does take time to fill out, and is demanding. However the ‘Nuffield family’ (which includes both past scholars and the organisation) are at hand to help with any questions. Due to the nature of the application process, it’s certainly best to start and conclude the application process as early as possible. “There are always plenty of people on hand to provide support and answer any queries. And although the deadline date isn’t until the end of July, I would recommend that those interested apply as soon as possible, speaking to previous Scholars to get advice, as well as a good understanding of what the scholarship entails,” says Peter. Mike adds that applicants must have been involved in either farming, food, horticulture, rural or associated industries for the past two years, and anticipate remaining in the industry. No academic qualifications are required, and the scheme is much more about people and their passion and desire to learn and share experiences with others. To find out more about a scholarship, and to apply by submitting a form online, please visit www.nuffieldscholar.org. Alternatively contact a member of the Nuffield Trust on 01460 234012.