91Pro

The Velcourt Scholarship is open to all 2nd year BSc and 1st year FdSc students studying Agriculture at 91Pro, who are interested in a career with Velcourt as a Farm Manager (Arable or Dairy Management).

The Scholarship

Velcourt may award two scholarships and if awarded, the successful recipient(s) will receive:

• A significant contribution towards their education of £4,500
• Employment with Velcourt during their placement year
• Selection for the Velcourt Management Training Scheme upon graduation
• Subject to a review at the end of placement with Velcourt, there may be an opportunity of further funding in the scholar’s final academic year.

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 to be paid in February 2025 and the remaining balance in May 2025.

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

The decision of the Velcourt Scholarship Panel is FINAL.

Deadline for Submission of Application: 12pm Noon Monday 18 November 2024

The Velcourt Scholarship includes a placement, therefore you must submit your application through the following website: /students/s Paper copies will NOT be accepted.

Please note - you may ONLY apply for a maximum of 3 placement based scholarships.

For more information see the Scholarship Application Information and Consent Form in 'Downloads'