Nuffield scholarships Application 2023/2024 – Apply For Next Batch Now!!!

Introduction;

Nuffield scholarship is a scholarship program founded and funded by Nuffield Foundation. The Nuffield Foundation is owned by lord nuffield. The aim of this scholarship is to promote and encourage Agricultural mechanization and advancement. Since the creation of this scholarship there have been over 1,000 scholars who benefitted from the program most of which are from the United Kingdom.

Nuffield 2023 Scholarship

To be awarded a 2023 scholarship by the Nuffield foundation, an application and interview process is held in 2022 and the scholarship commences in 2023.

A generous bursary will contribute towards the cost of completing the scholarship.

To be eligible, you must be:

An individual who makes a living from agriculture, either as a primary producer or working in the industry.

Typically between 25 and 45 years of age, but exceptional candidates outside that age range will be considered.

Seeking to develop capacity and experience through travel and exploration.

Living and working in countries where Nuffield International scholarships are available: Argentina, Chile, Germany, Japan, Kenya, USA, Poland and Zimbabwe.

Application period dates

25 July 2022: Applications open

21 October 2022: Applications close

2-14 November 2022: Scholarship interviews, either face-to-face or video link 28 November 2022:

2023 Scholars announced

All Scholars will begin their scholarship in 2023.

Compulsory dates are:

10-18 March 2023: Contemporary Scholars Conference, in CanadaBetween March 2023 and July 2024: Global Focus Program (GFP) tours of 4 weeks duration

March 2023 – February 2024: Individual research component of 8 weeksJune 2024: Final written report submitted

Scholarship overview

Successful candidates are required to:

Speak fluent English.

Review and sign a contract outlining the obligations of both parties.

Participate in pre-travel activities with scholars/management (webinars/virtual meetings).

Identify an industry mentor and commit to submitting quarterly reports sharing insight on progress, activities, and travel throughout the scholarship.

Attend the 2023 Nuffield International Contemporary Scholars Conference (CSC).

Participate in a 4-week 2023/24 Global Focus Program (GFP) travel experience.

Complete a minimum of 8-weeks of self-organised travel focusing on the personal research topic. Up to two weeks can include research in your home country, subject to approval of a proposed itinerary. A spouse/partner is able to travel with you at their own cost.

Submit a 10,000-word culminating report in 2023, outlining your study topic, travels, research, and findings.

Present your scholarship outcomes and report findings at a key industry meeting in your home country.

Available Scholarships

Scholarships should focus on sustainable solutions for the future of agriculture in areas such as:

regenerative agriculture, carbon sequestration, carbon neutrality, soil healthtechnology and data driven innovations: including biotechnology, biologicals and digital tools risk mitigation: including climate risk, yield sustainability and input reduction natural capital identification, measuration and valuation

public policy in agriculture diversity and inclusion in agriculture.

impacts of institutional investment in agriculture

1. TIAA-CREF Global Agriculture Scholarship: Open to farmers and agribusiness professionals from USA, Chile and Eastern Europe.

2. Bayer Scholarship: Open to farmers and agribusiness professionals from the USA and Kenya. Women and small-scale farmers are strongly encouraged to apply.

3. PSP Investments Scholarship: Open to farmers and agribusiness professionals from USA and LATAM

4. USA MidAtlantic Region Scholarship: Open to farmers and agricultural professionals between 25 and 40 years old who are U.S. citizens and reside in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, the Virginia counties of Morgan, Berkeley, Jefferson, Frederick, Clarke, Warren, Shenandoah, and Page; and the West Virginia counties of Hancock, Brooke, Ohio and Marshall are also welcome. Investor sponsors include Horizon Farm Credit, Mountaire Farms, the Delaware Department of Agriculture, and Kee’s Creek Farm.

5. USA North Carolina-based Scholarship: Open to farmers and agricultural professionals between 25 and 40 years old who reside in the State of North Carolina and are U.S. citizens. Investor sponsors include Ag Carolina Farm Credit, North Carolina Sweet Potato Association, North Carolina State University College of Agricultural Sciences, Mrs. Dale Boone, and Griffin Farms.

6. Iowa-based Scholarship: Open to farmers and agricultural professionals between 25 and 40 years old who reside in the State of Iowa and are U.S. citizens. Investor sponsors include the Iowa Farm Bureau Association, the Iowa Soybean Association, the Iowa Pork Producers Association and The People’s Company.

7. California-based Scholarship: Open to farmers and agricultural professionals between 25 and 40 years old who reside in the State of California and are U.S. Citizens. Investor sponsors include the California Cotton Alliance, Terra Nova Ranch, California Fresh Fruit Growers Association, Agrian, Stevens Farms, and Mechanical Design LLC.

8. Japan Norinchukin Bank Scholarship: Open to Japanese farmers and agribusiness professionals.

9. Germany: Supported by a coalition of German companies – open to German farmers and agribusiness professionals

All scholarships with a (#) below are contingent upon receiving investor support:

10. #Argentina: Supported by a coalition of Argentinian companies – open to Argentine farmers and agribusiness professionals

11. #Chile: Supported by a coalition of Chilean companies – open to Chilean farmers and agribusiness professionals

12. #Zimbabwe: Coordinated by Nuffield Zimbabwe – open to Zimbabwean farmers and agribusiness professionals

Co-scholarship funding will be available from the Chris Reichstein Philanthropy Fund, generously donated by 2014 Nuffield Scholar Chris Reichstein, to invest in regional and rural individuals by awarding Nuffield Scholarships in developing countries.

The application package includes:

A completed and submitted online application form.

A current CV in English.

A high-resolution portrait of yourself (at least 1MB).

Use a horizontal view and record it in a well-lit spot, free of background noise. Due to file size challenges we welcome links to your video submission.

The application package includes:

A completed and submitted online application form.

A current CV in English.

A high-resolution portrait of yourself (at least 1MB).

A video (in English) taken on your cell phone or computer, up to 90 seconds in length introducing yourself, your agricultural work and interest in being a Nuffield Scholar. Please record it in your work environment if possible. Use a horizontal view and record it in a well-lit spot, free of background noise. Due to file size challenges we welcome links to your video submission.

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Brief History About Lord Nuffield Scholarship creation

Late lord Nuffield was born in the year 1877 in a town called Worcester, a city in central Massachusetts.

His journey began when he lived and worked in Oxford. He started by repairing Oxford graduates’ bicycles, then he progressed to making his own newer models. Inspired by the success of this business and embracing the developments being made in motoring technology, he then set up a motor car business.

Morris realised at an early stage in his business development that he should seek best practice in this new industry. He travelled to the emerging motor capital of Detroit to understand how the Americans were able to produce reliable cars that could undercut the price of those produced in Britain.

He successfully took on Henry Ford with a new car, the Morris Cowley, mass produced on American principles. Morris continued to travel, seeking new ideas and markets. Recognising the value of travel and study, he also sent his key employees out into the world to develop themselves and introduce new concepts to his business.

Financial success brought William Morris social recognition; he was a chronic hypochondriac and conscious of his lack of education, eager to support the research of eminent physicians and gave generously to Oxford University, whose graduates had first brought him cycles and cars to mend. As a leading industrialist and philanthropist, he was ennobled as Lord Nuffield. It is estimated that during his lifetime he was able to give away more than £30,000,000.

In 1943 Lord Nuffield established the Nuffield Foundation for “the advancement of health and social well-being and the care and comfort of the aged poor”. It was directed solely towards health issues of the UK population in general and did not extend to agriculture at this stage. Not until 1995 when the official website of the nuffield was produced.

If you would like to discuss anything connected to the application process, please email Charlotte, our Alumni Officer, on charlotte@nuffieldscholar.org