Looking for help in funding your next training course to improve your career prospects?
The Worshipful Company of Farmers' (WCoF) Jubilee Scholarship Scheme offers up to £750 towards your agri course costs and training.
Applicants must be members of the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs and be aged 18 or over. There are 10 awards of up to £750.
Read about previous successful scholars Amelia Preston and Freya Butler.
You can do Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and short courses at your local agricultural or technical college, or some are available online through e-learning.
Search the internet with terms like “CPD” or “Short Courses”, and combine your search with the type of thing you would like to learn, such as “Chainsaw”, “Crop Protection”, “Equine” etc.
Once you have found something that is for you, contact the training establishment and see what’s involved, in terms of when the course is on, how it can help you and how much it costs.
Once you have decided what you want to do and that you would like to apply for a grant, complete the application form. At the end of June, applications close and the WCoF Committee will announce the successful applicants in July.
For help filling out the form, please contact NFYFC@farmerslivery.org.uk.
When writing your application, please remember that WCoF are looking for Young Farmers who:
Inspiring, developing and encouraging excellence in all levels of UK agriculture.
The Worshipful Company of Farmers is a dynamic organisation dedicated to advancing the farming industry and all those in it. Formed in 1946, it helps promote farming to the nation, develop professionalism within the industry and build a healthy assortment of charitable activities. More information can be found at www.farmerslivery.org.uk.
