Bursaries

The Border Union Bicentenary Bursary Fund offers financial support to people with drive and ambition who seek to advance their careers (or start a new career) in agriculture, forestry, horticulture, country sports, the food sector, conservation, rural crafts, equestrianism, rural leisure, fish farming, environment, renewable sources of energy, and all aspects of the rural economy of the Borders and North Northumberland.

It was set up to commemorate the Bicentenary of the Society in 2013. It is expected to reach £160,000 after generous support from landed estates, trusts, companies and individuals.

Particular emphasis will be placed on ensuring that the support given to successful applicants will ultimately contribute to the benefit of the rural economy of the area. This reflects the main objective laid down by the founders of the Society in 1813, that of ‘encouraging improvement’.

The Panel will meet quarterly to consider applications for funding.

• Do you have drive and ambition?
• Have you identified a learning opportunity which a course or study trip could enhance your career?
• Would you like to start a new career or business which will benefit the rural Borders economy?
• Are you finding it difficult to get funding for personal development?

The Border Union Bicentenary Bursary Fund may be able to help you. It offers support to people within the rural community of the Borders and North Northumberland. Successful applicants will ultimately contribute to the benefit of the rural economy of the area. This reflects the main objective laid down by the founders of the Society in 1813, that of ‘Encouraging Improvement’.