Studley College Trust is delighted to support a Nuffield Farming Scholarship on a tri-annual basis. Nuffield Farming Scholarships enable the Scholar to study the best practices and techniques of their chosen subject anywhere in the World and to return to the UK and share this information freely with others in their industry sector.

John Stones, NFST Director says, “All of our scholars have a life-changing opportunity to break free from their everyday experiences, to study an issue that’s of genuine interest to them and to develop personally through study and travel. They will meet some of the world’s leaders in their field and return with findings that are of benefit to their industry, their business and to themselves.”

Since its formation 60 years ago, the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust has created over 600 opportunities at home and over a 1,000 worldwide for individuals with vision and energy for individuals looking to develop themselves and for individuals wanting to make a difference to farming, food and rural communities,”

www.nuffieldscholar.org

John Stones, Director,
Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust Tel: 01858 555 544

Email: nuffielddirector@aol.com

Studley Collge Trustee: Margret Herbert

Studley College Trust is delighted to be able to work with the Professional Gardeners’ Guild to provide bursaries for trainees on PGG Traineeships in exciting Garden placements on the scheme. Applications for these bursaries should be directed through the Professional Gardeners' Guild

The Professional Gardeners' Guild was originally a society for Head Gardeners and Garden Managers. Over the years it has evolved to include assistant gardeners, single-handed and self-employed gardeners, who can all become full members once they have five years full-time experience. Students and others who make their living through professional horticulture are associate members.

http://www.pgg.org.uk/

Email: traineeship@ppg.org.uk

Tel. 01296 658 251

Studley College Trustee: Bill Simpson

The Elizabeth Hess Scholarship at Tresco Abbey Gardens in the Scilly Isles is sponsored by the Studley College Trust but the training and accommodation is provided by the Tresco Abbey Gardens. Unlike most academic scholarships, this offer is a year’s practical training for up to three students who plan a career in Botanic Gardens. It is very valuable for those who already have a basic training and qualification in practical horticulture and are ready for the next step which will enhance their personal skills and kudos.

Tresco Abbey Gardens have been under the ownership and management of the Dorrien-Smith family since 1834 and have become a collection of plants which is unique in the British Isles and which botanists regard as one of the most interesting in the world. Plants from the Southern hemisphere, which cannot be sustained on the mainland, grow in glorious mixture in the maritime climate of the Islands.

The Scholarship gives students the opportunity to live on Tresco Island for a year from September and to become one of the team of gardeners to learn and work. Mr.Mike Nelhams who is the Curator of the Gardens and Supervisor of the Scholars in training is an Associate of Honour of the Royal Horticultural Society in recognition of the high standard of the Scholarship Training in the Abbey Gardens and is himself a former scholar.

Details and Application Forms can be obtained from the Scholarship Administrator at z4b10r@btinternet.com and the closing date is March 1st.

www.tresco.co.uk

Mike Nelhams - Garden Curator
Tel. 01720-424-105

Email: mikenelhams@tresco.co.uk

Studley College Trustee: David Brazier
Tel. 01295-670-397