The Nuffield Farming Scholarship Trust is committed to supporting initiatives that enhance sustainability and the environment. As part of that commitment, we have created "The Nuffield Farming Greener Future Award" in partnership with LEAF in order to:
* Provide a strong focus for Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust on the importance of sustainability and reducing CO2 emissions.
* Recognise scholars who make this such a strong part of their future thinking.
* Promote and encourage a ‘Greener Future’
The Greener Future Award - in partnership with LEAF
In acknowledgement of the importance of sustainability and the environment for the future of British Farming, we are now offering an annual award.
The Greener Future Award will recognise a Scholar who has a significant focus on the environment and sustainability in their work, with the passion and drive to make a real difference for future generations.
To apply for yourself or nominate someone you know, please submit a letter or email explaining how you or the nominee meet the below selection criteria to Rupert Alers-Hankey at [email protected].
Eligibility and Key Criteria
Entrants should be:
- A Nuffield Farming Scholar from any year group
- Showing passion and innovation regarding the environment and sustainability
- Inspiring the industry by sharing their knowledge and learnings
- Demonstrating a strong link between their Scholarship study topic and award application
Key Dates
- Entries close 31st July 2025
- Shortlisting completed by October 2025 (date tbc)
- Interviews held no later than November 2025 (date tbc)
- Winner announced in November at the 2025 Nuffield Farming Annual Conference
An engraved perpetual challenge trophy and memento will be awarded to the winner of the 2025 Nuffield Farming Greener Future Award.
Past Greener Future Award Winners:
2022 Dr Jenna Ross OBE, 2018 NSch
2024 Lorna Davis, 2017 NSch
The 2024 winner of the Greener Future Award will be asked to host a farm visit or make a presentation at a future conference about their work.
