The Black Isle Farmers’ Society Educational/Vocational Bursary will be open for applications from 1st March 2025. This bursary is open to young people between the ages of 16-26 and applications are invited from those who live, study or work in the Highlands and Islands or have strong connections to the area. The closing date will be Monday 15th April.
Applications for a bursary award are geared at young people to study and gain qualifications in a farming or agriculturally related subject are open. Courses can be either educational or vocational.
Tom Henderson, President for the Society, said that the scheme was introduced in 2016, over 50 awards have been made. He urged anyone who was eligible to apply to contact the Society for an application form and criteria, as there is only a six-week window to submit applications.
Since the start of this scheme Black Isle Farmers’ Society have seen successful applicants use the awards to help fund HGV licences; sheep shearing courses; study tours to name a few. Tom added that any young person currently thinking of taking up any educational or vocational training to make an application.
Full details on the bursary scheme can be found on the Black Isle Show website and application forms can be requested from the society office, either by email or phone. office@blackisleshow.com or 01463 870870.
