Know How / Scholarship and bursaries

Young farmers looking for financial support to help them further their careers can access funding from a number of universities and colleges, charities, show societies and some private companies. See the latest opportunities to help fund study and travel.

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YOUNG FARMERS

Video: Two first-time young farmers one year on

The first year of farming brings with it a huge learning curve and a number of challenges, but the feeling of achievement is unparalleled. Two farmers share how they have…

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BUSINESS

Bursary pays farming university degree course fees

Farm students are invited to apply for a bursary worth more than £27,000 to help fund their course. The John Innes Foundation (JIF) Undergraduate Bursary Award Scheme supports one UK…

BUSINESS

Addington Fund offers £3,000 grants to new farm entrants

Funding of up to £3,000 is available for new entrants to farming aged between 18 and 40, as part of an initiative launched by the Addington Fund. Eligible applicants must…

SCHOLARSHIP AND BURSARIES

New £1,000 award launched in memory of Prof John Nix

A new award recognising excellence in rural business management is being launched by the Worshipful Company of Farmers (WCF) in memory of Prof John Nix, first leader of the company’s…

NEWS

Applications open for the 2025 Fresh AF programme

The AF Group has opened applications for Fresh AF, a year-long programme designed to help 20 young farming professionals expand their knowledge and career opportunities in agriculture. Fresh AF aims…

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YOUNG FARMERS

Video: Two first-time young farmers one year on

The first year of farming brings with it a huge learning curve and a number of challenges, but the feeling of achievement is unparalleled. Two farmers share how they have…

See all