IT has been announced that applications for the 2025 Nuffield Farming Scholarships are now open. 

The scholarships, run by the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust (NFST), are open to applicants between the ages of 22 and 45, helping them to study and travel overseas. 

Prospective applicants can find out more by clicking here. Support from the Nuffield Farming Team will be available throughout the application process. 

Rupert Alers-Hankey, director of Nuffield Farming, said: “A Nuffield Farming Scholarship is the opportunity of a lifetime. 

"Not only is it a transformative experience for the scholar, it also creates unique insights and learnings for an ever-changing industry. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to take their career or business to the next level.”

A series of online application evenings will be held in the spring to answer general questions, cover elements of the application and receive advice from existing scholars. To receive details and register for these sessions, email charlotte@nuffieldscholar.org.

“The privilege of a Nuffield scholarship was an amazing opportunity to learn from farmers around the world,” added Anna Bowen, dairy farmer and 2021 Nuffield Farming Scholar.

“I saw new approaches to dairy farming that I was able to bring back to my own business as well as share with the rest of the UK industry. I encourage anyone with a topic they are passionate about and an open mind to consider applying." 

Applications are open online until July 31 2024.