New bursaries announced for young people studying agricultural and farming subjects
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A BLACK Isle farming group is poised to open applications for a bursary aimed at helping young people to study and gain qualification's in a farming or agricultural-related subject.
The bursary is open to people between the ages of 16-26 who live, work, study in the Highlands and Islands or have strong connections to the area.
The scheme is open to applications from March 1.
Freida Mckenzie, president for the Society said: “We are pleased to be running the bursary scheme this year, despite us not having held a Black Isle Show for the past two years.
"In 2021 we made twelve awards and we are looking forward to seeing what applications come in this year. Examples of the types of areas that the bursary was awarded for last included, land management studies, veterinary medicine courses, HGV licences, and sheep shearing courses to name but a few.
"Full details of how to apply and the conditions can be found on the Black Isle Show website, however we want to ensure that people know that they only have until April 15th to apply.”
Applicants only have six weeks to get their applications sent in, and awards will be made subject to the availability of funds.
