The Cheshire Agricultural Society are offering a £2,000 travel scholarship to any young person (aged 18 – 35) residing or working in the county of Cheshire, who wishes to improve their education and/or experience through an opportunity to travel.

The John Platt Travel Scholarship has been created in recognition of John Platt, OBE, DL, Hon DSc, FRAgS, who has, and continues to, support the thriving agricultural community of Cheshire through his many roles within the county. He retains a keen interest in the development of young farmers and young people in the industry as a whole. He has chaired the Cheshire Agricultural Society for nearly 30 years and co-ordinates the Cheshire County Show. John, himself a keen traveller, believes that much of his personal and professional success is attributed to having had the opportunity to travel and discover new horizons.

Applicants

Applicants should be aged between 18 and 35 years old at the time of travel and should reside in the county of Cheshire or be employed in the agricultural community and related industries of Cheshire at the time of travel.

Project

The scholarship will be awarded to an applicant outlining a focused project which will explore either:

• New technology
• New or alternative farming methods
• Diversification
• Utilisation or sustainability of natural
resources
• Improved profitability within Cheshire agriculture

Successful applicants will be expected, on their return, to make a formal presentation of their findings to the Cheshire Agricultural Society and nominated groups.

How to apply

Download the application form below by following this link or clicking on the John Platt Logo.

The closing date for applications is the 30th April.

The object of the scholarship is to assist those who would be prevented from travelling through lack of financial resources.

The successful applicant will be notified by June 6th.