Supporting Students

The Harper Adams Club Postgraduate Scholarship

Our Alumni Association, The Harper Adams Club, awards an annual scholarship of up to £2,500 to assist a Harper Adams graduate to undertake an MSc course at Harper Adams.  Candidates must have been awarded a first degree or HND at Harper Adams and have been accepted for a full- or part-time Masters course.  The scholarship is awarded on a competitive basis by means of an interview.

Candidates should submit a letter of application (no more than two sides of A4) and curriculum vitae to:

by 31st October. Interviews will take place during November.

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The Paul Foxcroft Research Scholarship

Research scholarship in memory of industry champion Paul Foxcroft

A research scholarship in memory of the late Paul Foxcroft, a tireless champion of the animal by-products industry, who passed away in November 2007.
The Paul Foxcroft Research Scholarship will be awarded to a researcher conducting innovative research in the field of livestock production and in particular maximising the utilisation of animal by-products.
It will be available to MPhil or PhD students in the Animal Group. The Paul Foxcroft Research Scholarship Committee will make a recommendation to Harper Adams University College, which will make the final decision.  The succcessful scholarship recipient will continue to be awarded their scholarship provided that he/she remains registered as a student at Harper Adams University College.

The committee includes Stephen Woodgate, of Beacon Research, Carwyn A Ellis, Head of the Animal Group at Harper Adams, and Bob Bansback, Red Meat Industry Forum Director.

Project title: Development and application of a lifecycle toolkit for the rendering industry.

The Paul Foxcroft Research Scholarship is advertised in the current vacancies area of the HAUC website.

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Barham Benevolent Foundation Scholarships

The Barham Benevolent Foundation offer a fully funded scholarship restricted to UK and other EU students studying a one year fill time postgraduate course at Harper Adams whose dissertation is in an area relating to the dairy sector.

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Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) Nuffield Scholarship scheme

There is an excellent opportunity to apply for an external scholarship from the Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) Nuffield Scholarship scheme:

"PGRO/BEPA and the vining pea sectors would be delighted to endorse and support any application made which was legume related, and also to help a candidate formulate a project which would be of maximum relevance to the UK industry. In this way the person completing it successfully would have the best opportunity to find future long-term employment".
Salvador Potter
Chief Executive
PGRO

Further information on PGRO can be found on their website: www.pgro.org

The Nuffield Scholarship application criteria for entry can be found at: www.nuffieldscholar.org

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Professional Postgraduate Scholarship - Land Management

A scholarship is available to a student admitted to a Postgraduate Diploma or MSc in Rural Estate and Land Management at Harper Adams University College in 2011/12, whilst engaged in relevant employment.

The value of the scholarship will be £1,000, available in 2011/12 only, with £500 payable following registration with the University College in September 2011 and the remaining £500 payable upon successful completion of the first year of studies in July 2012.

In order to apply, please submit a statement of no more than 500 words, explaining:

• Why you have selected to study your chosen course.
• What modules in your chosen programme, if any, are of particular interest to you and why.
• What benefit you feel will be gained from combining part time study with work.
• What difference the receipt of the scholarship would make in the pursuit of your goals.

Applications must be submitted as a word processed document in hard copy. Please also include a CV (no more than two sides) providing name, address and academic results, together with a covering letter.

Applications must be submitted to:

Applications must received by 26 August 2011. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application prior to the registration of new postgraduate students in September 2011. Please note that the Scholarship Panel's decision regarding the award of the scholarship is final.

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Professional Postgraduate Scholarship - Farm and Agri-business Management

A scholarship is available to a full or part time part time student admitted to a Postgraduate Diploma or MSc in Farm and Agri-business Management at Harper Adams University College in 2011/12.

The value of the scholarship will be £1,000, available in 2011/12 only, with £500 payable following registration with the University College in September 2011 and the remaining £500 payable upon successful completion of the first year of studies in July 2012.

In order to apply, please submit a statement of no more than 500 words, explaining:

• Why you have selected to study your chosen course.
• What modules in your chosen programme, if any, are of particular interest to you and why.
• What difference the receipt of the scholarship would make in the pursuit of your goals.

Applications must be submitted as a word processed document in hard copy. Please also include a CV (no more than two sides) providing name, address and academic results, together with a covering letter.

The successful candidate will normally be expected to possess at least an upper second class honours degree and relevant industry experience.

Applications must be submitted to:

 

Applications must be received by received by 26 August 2011. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application prior to the registration of new postgraduate students in September 2011. Please note that the Scholarship Panel’s decision regarding the award of the scholarship is final.

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Professional Postgraduate Scholarship - Sustainable Agriculture/Crop Protection and Agronomy

Two scholarships are available to full time or part time students admitted to a Postgraduate Diploma or MSc in Sustainable Agriculture or Crop Protection and Agronomy at Harper Adams University College in 2011/12.

The value of each scholarship will be £1,000, available in 2011/12 only, with £500 payable following registration with the University College in September 2011 and the remaining £500 payable upon successful completion of the first year of studies in July 2012.

In order to apply, please submit a statement of no more than 500 words, explaining:

• Why you have selected to study your chosen course.
• What modules in your chosen programme, if any, are of particular interest to you and why.
• What difference the receipt of the scholarship would make in the pursuit of your goals.

Applications must be submitted as a word processed document in hard copy. Please also include a CV (no more than two sides) providing name, address and academic results, together with a covering letter.

The successful candidates will normally be expected to possess at least an upper second class honours degree and relevant industry experience.

Applications must be submitted to:

Applications must be received by 26 August 2011. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application prior to the registration of new postgraduate students in September 2011. Please note that the Scholarship Panel’s decision regarding the award of the scholarship is final..

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Professional Postgraduate Scholarship - Business

A scholarship is available to a full time or part time student admitted to one of the following programmes of study at Harper Adams University College in 2011/12:

• Postgraduate Diploma or MSc in Food Production Management
• Postgraduate Diploma or MSc International Agri-business Management
• Postgraduate Diploma or MSc Food Retail Management

The value of the scholarship will be £1,000, available in 2011/12 only, with £500 payable following registration with the University College in September 2011 and the remaining £500 payable upon successful completion of the first year of studies in July 2012.

In order to apply, please submit a statement of no more than 500 words, explaining:

• Why you have selected to study your chosen course.
• What modules in your chosen programme, if any, are of particular interest to you and why.
• What difference the receipt of the scholarship would make in the pursuit of your goals.

Applications must be submitted as a word processed document in hard copy. Please also include a CV (no more than two sides) providing name, address and academic results, together with a covering letter.

The successful candidate will normally be expected to possess at least an upper second class honours degree and relevant industry experience.

Applications must be submitted to:

Applications must be received by 26 August 2011. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application prior to the registration of new postgraduate students in September 2011. Please note that the Scholarship Panel’s decision regarding the award of the scholarship is final.

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NFU Mutual Charitable Trust Centenary Award

Making a real difference to the future of Agriculture

In 2012 rural insurer NFU Mutual is once again offering the Centenary Award for postgraduate students in agriculture. 

The award gives annual bursaries to pay up to 75% of course fees for selected post graduate students in agriculture (Masters or PhD). 

The Centenary Award is a long-term scheme, run by the NFU Mutual Charitable Trust, and was launched in 2010 to celebrate the 100th birthday of NFU Mutual.  

The award is open to students from the UK who have gained, or are expected to gain, a 2:1 or above in agriculture or a closely related degree, and have been accepted or provisionally accepted on a Masters or PhD course in agriculture in the UK starting in Autumn 2012.

To select the students the judging panel will be looking for applicants who are not only excellent academic performers, but are also committed to the future of agriculture. 

The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust has specifically identified three topic areas of interest for eligible students:

• Sustainable agriculture
• Climate change and agriculture
• International agricultural development

In 2011 six students were awarded with a bursary: 

• Simon Haley: MSc International Agribusiness and Farm Management
• Amanda Wilson: PhD Investigation into agriculture and small mammals
• Richard Van Neste: MSc Conservation and Rural Development
• Emma Bridge: MSc Integrated Pest Management
• Jack Bell: MSc Rural Estate Management
• Hannah Sims: MSc Rural Social Science Research

Prospective postgraduate students who think they may be eligible to apply for the award in 2012 should contact centenary_award@nfumutual.co.uk to request further details and an application form. 

The closing date for applications relating to courses starting Autumn 2012 is 30th April 2012.

Further information about the scheme can be found on the NFU Mutual website:
www.nfumutual.co.uk/about/company-information/charitable-trust/

Harper Press

A postgraduate from Harper Adams University College is just one of six agricultural students in the UK selected to receive a new award from the NFU Mutual Charitable Trust. Click here to read the full article.

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Postgrad Solutions Ltd Bursaries

Last year Postgrad Solutions Ltd increased the number of £500 bursaries on offer to postgraduate students from six to ten in an attempt to help relieve the pressure of the gloomy economic climate. The bursaries were open to any student starting a postgraduate course in September/October 2010. There were 423 applicants from all over the world, and the ten lucky students have now been chosen. 

The winners are from countries ranging from Peru to Pakistan, and the USA to Zimbabwe, and there are even a couple from the UK! 

As the credit crunch is still in full swing, Postgrad Solutions Ltd is offering the same opportunity of a £500 bursary to ten students starting postgraduate courses in September/October 2011. Payment of the award will be made directly to the institution, and will be discounted from the fees as appropriate. Students may only apply for a bursary after they have accepted an offer of a place at their chosen institution. The closing date for all entries is 18th August 2011. 

Applying

For further information and to apply for this bursary please visit the Postgrad Solutions Ltd website:
www.postgrad.com/editorial/bursaries

A panel of judges will select the winners on the basis of who they feel are the most deserving cases based on what they have written in their application. 

About Postgrad Solutions Ltd

Postgrad Solutions Ltd was founded in 2006. It is an education marketing and consultancy business which helps global institutions recruit postgraduate students. It holds a unique position in the UK market as it is the only student recruitment company specialising in the postgraduate education field.

 

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The Masstock Arable Scholarship

Masstock have partnered with the University College to secure a scholar, with the ultimate goal of employment upon successful completion of their degree. The scholarship being offered by Masstock is valued at £4,500.

The award is exclusive to students studying at postgraduate level and is offered to UK residents only. It will be necessary for those students interested in this award to apply in writing – either hand written or typed. Please note that e-mail applications will NOT be accepted.

The University College will assess the applications and will make a recommendation to the Trust as to the most suitable candidate(s), who will then be interviewed by Masstock and the Scholarship Panel. This is a competitive scholarship and it will be evaluated on the Merit of the applicant and his/her application and if selected, interview.  

The decision of the Masstock Scholarship Panel and the Development Trust is FINAL. The canidate is to have an interest in the Crop protection Course at HA. 

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The Development Trust

The Harper Adams University College Development Trust was set up in 2003 in response to changes in Higher Education funding arrangements. Here at Harper Adams we want to continue to give strong support to students and to provide the type of study opportunities which are increasingly required to meet the challenging demands of the future.

The objectives of the Development Trust, which operates independently alongside the University College, are to enable the College to offer a wider range of scholarships and bursaries and to assist with capital projects such as new buildings and improved facilities.

The Development Trust has seven independent Trustees, five of whom are alumni (Ros Barsley, Tim Chick, Tony Pexton, Bill Madders and Roger Mercer), together with the Principal and Tony Burgess, former Chairman of Governors.

Should you wish to make a gift to Harper Adams, leaving a legacy is an ideal way to demonstrate your support. Apart from the fact that you do not have to part with any money now, there are other benefits associated with making a gift through your Will. Charitable bequests have tax benefits for a legator's estate and are deducted from the value of the estate before tax liability is calculated. As the University College has charitable status, it also pays no tax on gifts such as bequests.

Harper Adams was founded through a legacy. Please help us to continue our work in the future.

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