Applications for 2026 Nuffield Farming Scholarships will open on 29th January 2025, offering members of the food, farming, horticulture and rural industries the chance to study a topic they are passionate about.
Nuffield Farming seeks to support and develop future leaders through life-changing scholarships that unlock individual potential through study and overseas travel, as well as advance UK agriculture through Scholars sharing their ideas upon their return.
“Completing a Nuffield Farming Scholarship has given me the confidence to drive positive change within the dairy industry,” says Ruth Grice NSch 2023, who is a dairy farmer and sustainability manager at Long Clawson Dairy.
“From a very early stage in the journey, I felt welcomed into an incredible network of like-minded people from across the international agricultural community. The people you meet want you to do well and challenge your perceptions, while respecting your points of view. The experience has broadened my horizons and opened my mind up to new possibilities.”
Applications are welcomed from those aged 25-45 residing in the UK and working within or influencing the farming, food, horticulture, rural and associated industries. There is no requirement for academic qualifications or a connection to Nuffield Farming, but a passion for the chosen study topic and a willingness to learn are essential.
Nuffield Farming offers extensive support for applicants including regular online ‘open evenings’ for questions about the process, assistance from local Nuffield Farming Scholars and mock interviews for those shortlisted.
The first online open evening will be held on 29th January 2025 at 7pm. During the event, there will be the opportunity to learn more about the application process and hear from 2023 Scholar Roisin Taylor, who will be sharing her Scholarship journey. To register for this session, email charlotte@nuffieldscholar.org.
Those interested in applying can learn more about the application process and eligibility requirements by visiting www.nuffieldscholar.org/scholarships/how-apply. Applications will close on 31st July 2025.
