The Henman Nuffield Scholarship
The Henman Awards were started in 1978 with a generous bequest made to the Company by Liveryman Philip Henman. His intention was that monies from the trust should be used to make awards to outstanding candidates to enable them to gain practical experience and to further their careers in agriculture, horticulture and associated areas such as food processing and marketing.Left to right: Tom Rawson, Chair Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust; His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester; Alice Willett-Green, Nuffield Scholar 2026; Jeremy Finnis, Master The Worshipful Company of Farmers; Matthew Currie, Savills.
Partnering with the Nuffield Foundation
The Worshipful Company of Farmers is extremely proud to have developed a partnership with the Nuffield Farming Scholarship Trust. The Henman Committee felt that the Company would benefit greatly by sponsoring their own Nuffield scholar. By combining with Savills on an equal 50:50 basis, the Worshipful Company of Farmers is able to sponsor a Nuffield scholar each year. The award offers financial assistance of up to £16,000 to candidates to travel overseas and work or study in a sphere of their choice.
There are now “Nuffield’s” in the U.K., Australia, Canada, France, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand and Zimbabwe. With an expanding network of new countries becoming affiliated to Nuffield, including America, Brazil, Chile and Japan.
What is a Nuffield scholarship?
Nuffield award around 20 individuals each year the opportunity to research topics of interest in farming, food, horticulture or rural sectors. Carefully selected scholars are able to travel anywhere in the world, visiting one or more countries in order to further their knowledge and understanding, with a view to advancing their respective industries.
Nuffield Scholarships provide an opportunity to:
· Unlock individual potential and broaden horizons through study and overseas travel
· Stand back from the day-to-day routine and study a subject of personal interest
· Have access to the world’s leaders in food and farming
· Deliver benefits to agricultural and related industries through knowledge transfer
Who can apply?
· UK residents aged between 22 and 45 years old (inclusive) at the application date
· Individuals working in farming, rural land-based industries, food industries or agricultural associated industries as an owner, manager or employee
· Anyone engaged for at least two years in a relevant sector and who intends to remain involved in their industry
The Mission:
“Leading positive change in agriculture, inspiring passion and potential in people.” This is done through:
· Building knowledge through global experience
· Sharing brilliant ideas
· Making things happen
· Developing tomorrow’s leaders
· Inspiring commitment
The Benefits of the WCF Partnership with the Nuffield Foundation
The Worshipful Company of Farmers’ association with the Nuffield Foundation means our scholars benefit from the international nature and reputation of the Foundation, (there are “Nuffield’s” in the U.K., Ireland, France, Australia, New Zealand and Zimbabwe, with associate organisations, with similar aims, in America and Denmark.) The scholar has a much broader experience within the Nuffield fold than if he or she was working and travelling “solo”. Each year the new scholars from around the world meet for briefings and visits in order to help them begin to understand agriculture in its widest, international context. And before they start their travels, the scholars receive briefings in the U.K. and in the E.U. from banks, policy makers, politicians, researchers etc so that they start their travels with a good working knowledge of how agriculture policy and practice, both at a U.K. and E.U. level, is developed.
To be a WCF/Savills Nuffield scholar within the Nuffield family is a huge opportunity for anyone’s career and provides an unrivalled experience that scholars report ‘lasts a lifetime’.
Enquiries and applications for an award should be made to the Nuffield Farming Scholarships
Previous recipients
Final days to apply for @FarmersCompany 30th Challenge of Rural Leadership - under the tutelage of @duchyRBS - in January 2027 at Dartington Hall, Totnes. Information on programme & fees: https://ruralbusinessschool.org.uk/crl/
Closing for applications is 18:00 31st July. #CRL27 #NowMoreThanEver
