Educational Bursary

Applications for the 2024/25 Educational Bursary are open, the application closing date is Friday 30th August 2024 - DOWNLOAD the application form 

The bursary is open to anyone who meets the following eligibility criteria:

·       A full-time student on an agricultural or horticultural course at university/college in the academic year 2023/24

·       A permanent resident within the counties of Worcestershire or Warwickshire for at least the last 3 years

·       A good academic record

·       Made a positive contribution to the broader student community

·       Been/are a member of an agricultural organisation (e.g. Young Farmers)

The award will be payable to the successful recipient/s in two equal parts; half to be paid in September 2024 and the balance in Januray 2025. Payment is conditional on the scholar remaining registered as a full-time student at university/college and he/she must submit at least one written report to the show society prior to the receipt of their second payment.  The successful student will be awarded membership of the Hanbury Countryside Show Society for 12 months and may be asked to give a presentation at the Society’s AGM in the following academic year.

The Society will invite the successful applicant to attend the Hanbury Show in the relevant academic year and he/she would be encouraged to develop a long term relationship with the Society.

The Society will reserve the right not to award any scholarships if it is deemed that no suitable applications have been received.

Trustees may wish to interview applicants. Details of interviews will be communicated to individual candidates. The Trustees may choose to split the award if more than one student is considered to be deserving. The value of the award/s is at the discretion of the Trustees, the Trustees decision is final.    

HOW TO APPLY:

Your application should indicate how you fulfil the eligibility criteria given above and should include the following items:

         1.     An up-to-date copy of your CV.

         2.     A letter of application written on no more than one side of A4 (Arial size 11) explaining why you would be interested in receiving the Hanbury Countryside Show Society Educational Bursary (i.e. what you intend to spend the money on to further your education), relevant work experience, academic record to date, involvement in agricultural organisations and your future career aspirations.

          3.     Completion of the details required on the APPLICATION FORM 

If you have any questions or would like to discuss bursary eligibility please contact Richard Heath - richard@hanburyshow.co.uk

The decision of the Hanbury Countryside Show Society Trustees is final

Please send your completed form, application letter and CV to:

The Show Office, Park Hall Farm, Hanbury, Redditch, Worcestershire, B96 6RD or email; richard@hanburyshow.co.uk

DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION FORM

Application Closing Date: Friday 30th August 2024