The Nuffield Farming Next-Gen Scholarship is aimed at young people aged 18-24 as part of our initiative to develop young talent.
We know the challenges that young people face to establish themselves in our industry, and this scholarship will use the Nuffield Scholar network to link successful applicants directly to farmers.
Developing Young Talent
Our Next-Gen Scholarships aim to develop young talent within the industry. It is an exciting initiative for Nuffield Farming and forms an important part of our commitment to leading positive change in agriculture.
The 2025 scholarship programme will run two Scholarships, one for dairy (open to the whole of the UK) and one for Poultry Scholars (Scotland only).
The 30-day study programme which will take place in June 2025 aims to give young people the opportunity to develop their understanding of the industry while also building networks and future opportunities.
After an induction day with an overview of the UK dairy and poultry industries. You will spend the next month staying on farm with Nuffield Dairy or Poultry Group members.
The scholarship is fully funded and will include all travel and subsistence and attendance at the 2025 Nuffield Conference, Aberdeen. It also includes Nuffield Farming Associate membership.
Applications open on 20th November 2024 and will close on 31 January 2025.
We are excited to announce the launch of the Nuffield Farming Next-Gen Scholarship, which will be aimed at young people aged 18-24 as part of our initiative to develop young talent.
The 2025 scholarship programme will be open to those in the UK with a demonstratable interest in the dairy industry. The Nuffield Dairy Group will enable the study programme which will take place in June 2025.
The Poultry programme is open to those who work within the poultry industry and are based in Scotland.
We know the challenges that young people face to build knowledge in our industry, and this scholarship will use the Nuffield Farming Scholar network to link successful applicants directly to farmers.
This is a unique opportunity for young people at an early stage to get a chance to engage with the Nuffield Farming alumni and learn from their experiences.
Applications for the Next-Gen Scholarship will open on 20th November 2024 and will close on 31 January 2025.
Interviews for shortlisted applicants will take place in early February 2025 and scholarship recipients will be announced by the end of that month.
The successful applicants will be awarded a Next-Gen Scholarship worth £6,000.
The scholarship is fully funded and will include all travel and subsistence, for the duration of the tour.
One of the challenges for young people taking up a Next-Gen scholarship is getting released from work, especially if on a family farm. The scholarship includes a financial incentive of £1000, to part cover replacement labour cost, to enable a young person to leave the farm.
The 30-day study programme aims to give young people the opportunity to develop their understanding of the industry while also building networks and future opportunities.
The Next-Gen Scholarship recipients will also have the opportunity to share their experiences at the 2025 Nuffield Farming Conference, which will be held in Aberdeen.
Following a successful pilot programme, the Next-Gen Scholarship will be made available to young people across the UK in a variety of sectors, with up to six Scholarships awarded each year.
Our new Next-Gen Scholarships aim to develop young talent within the industry. It is an exciting initiative for Nuffield Farming and forms an important part of our commitment to leading positive change in agriculture.
We hope that taking part in the programme will enable young people to establish themselves in the industry, while also getting a flavour of all that Nuffield Farming has to offer.
How to Apply
To download the application please click here.
Please return completed application forms to Charlotte Merson by email: [email protected]
The deadline for applications is the 31st January 2025.
The 2025 Dairy Next-Gen Scholarships are in partnership with The Trehane Trust.
The Future for Nuffield Farming Next-Gen Scholarship
In 2025 the programme will be offered to up to six young people each year. The dairy group will lead in year 2 and the programme will be rolled out for Arable, Beef and Sheep, Business, Horticulture, Pig, Poultry, Regenerative Agriculture, Reputation and Public Outreach study groups. The programme will be kept flexible to meet demand. The Nuffield Farming Next-Gen Scholarship is an exciting initiative for Nuffield Farming and forms an important part of our commitment to leading positive change in agriculture.
Nuffield Farming Next-Gen Scholarship will be made associate members of Nuffield Farming, encouraged to attend our networking events, including farm walks, regional and study group events, talks, tours and the Annual Conference. They will be fostered and mentored by their respective Nuffield Farming Study groups, with the aim of progressing to one day become a Nuffield Farming Scholar