New RHS Bursary for Trainee Horticulturists
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is pleased to announce the launch of the Susan Pearson Bursary . This new award will provide sponsorship of up to £10,000, for a trainee horticulturist to undertake a year’s practical work-experience at a recognised Garden - open to the public.
Endowed by Dr Henry Pearson in memory of his late wife, Susan, the bursary will give individuals the opportunity to gain practical skills in plantsmanship and all aspects of garden and estate management while working at an established Garden. The application can be made either by the individual or Garden that is offering the work-experience place.
Each year the RHS offers a number of bursaries to assist horticulturists, student gardeners and serious amateur gardeners in financing specific projects, including overseas travel. During 2009 the RHS awarded over £71,800 towards 67 different projects.
For a full list of RHS bursaries, including further information on the Susan Pearson Bursary, please visit www.rhs.org.uk/courses/bursaries . Application forms can also be obtained by calling 01483 212 380 or emailing bursaries@rhs.org.uk .The next closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 31st March 2010
Horticulturists wishing to apply for the Susan Pearson Bursary must have found a work-experience placement at a Garden that is recognised as being open to the public. The applicant should have an offer of a placement from the Garden for a period of up to 12 months and an outline of the programme of work to be undertaken. The Bursary will be awarded on an annual basis, following consideration by the Society’s Bursaries Advisory Committee at its May meeting.
Sutton Trust Summer Schools are once again running at
Bristol, Cambridge and Nottingham Universities.
Aimed at Level 3 students who are interested in going to university and are currently in their first year, the summer schools are a great opportunity for high achieving young people from non-privileged backgrounds in year 12 to get a taste of student life at a research-led university. All expenses are met by the Trust and participating universities.
Further information is available on the Sutton Trust website
http://www.suttontrust.com/applyingtouniversitysummerschools.asp
and applications will open on the 11 January 2010.
The on-line application system for Student Finance England is up and running from 7th December. Anyone who has applied to university for 2010 should start to apply to ensure finance is in place for the start of their course
Click Here for the Student Finance Website
