To apply for a grant or scholarship you will have to satisfy the following conditions:
 
i) You must be less than 30 years of age and a British National, normally resident in the UK.
 
ii) You must have evidence of appropriate practical experience and a commitment to the industry.
 

iii) Your career progress is obstructed because you do not have sufficient funds to access further study or training.

 
iv) You do not expect the Trust to provide the total cost of your chosen course or period of study.
 
v) Your application must be supported by two references from referees whose names and addresses you have provided.
 

vi) The course or training programme you plan should prepare you forĀ your intended land-based career in the UK or the European Community.

 
vii) A request for support to study for Higher Degrees or Post-Graduate diplomas will only be considered if the Trust is satisfied that it is an essential part of your vocational training.
 

viii) For support for post-graduate studies, you will have had a period of at least 12 months after graduation before application.

  The Trust has a priority to help those who cannot afford the costs of a course to gain their first qualification at the start of their land based career training and therefore help for second degrees or postgraduate study takes second priority. The type of career you plan is also taken into account as the Trust seeks to fund the sort of training that will be valuable to you and of use in the production and commercial side of land based activities.
  First Step is to obtain an Application Form from the Administrator.
  Second Step Completing this you will need to give the names of two referees who know your abilities. The Administrator will send to your referees for References and if satisfactory, will arrange an interview.
  Third Step Attend the Interview to review your financial plans and prepare the case to be considered by the Trustees, or in the case of a Scholarship, by a Selection Panel. The Trustees meet in May, July and September to decide who will receive grants, and in each case the size of the grant, the decision being based on the case which the Administrator presents for each Applicant. Selection Panels for Scholarships meet about six months before the start of the Scholarship.
  If you need further information or are undecided about your eligibility for a grant. Please contact the Administrator by e mail or telephone to discuss your situation
  Administrator: Mr. D. J. Brazier Telephone: 01295 670 397 Hill View, Chapel Lane, Ratley, BANBURY OX15 6DS e mail: z4b10r@btinternet.com