Galebreaker Scholarship (with one year work placement)

Please note: Applications for this scholarship are now closed, for more information please contact the Development Trust Office.

The Galebreaker Scholarship is open to all 2nd year BSc and 1st year FdSc students studying a livestock related degree at Harper Adams University, who are interested in a career in understanding how optimum environmental conditions promote healthy livestock production. A placement year as a Ventilation and Animal Welfare Analyst with Galebreaker must be suitable for your course area.

Opportunities

If awarded the successful recipient will receive:

A significant contribution towards their education of £4,500
Employment with Galebreaker during their placement year
Subject to a review at the end of placement with Galebreaker there may be an opportunity of further funding in the scholar’s final academic year, or even permanent employment opportunities at Galebreaker upon completion of your studies.

A condition of your scholarship is that you undertake your placement year with the sponsoring firm.

The award will be paid in two equal parts; half in February 2026 and the remaining balance in May 2026.

This is a competitive award, which will be evaluated on merit of the submitted application, academic achievements to date and interview. The decision of the Scholarship Panel is FINAL.

Deadline for Submission of Application: 12pm Noon Monday 17 Noveber 2025.

The Galebreaker Scholarship includes a placement, therefore you must submit your application through the Student Dashboard. Paper copies will not be accepted.

Please note: you may only apply for a maximum of three placement based scholarships.

For more information see the Scholarship Application Information and Consent Form under DOWNLOADS