Scholarships

A Nuffield Scholarship is one of the most respected agricultural leadership awards in the world. Each year, 80 to 90 farmers and agri-professionals step out of their day-to-day to travel the globe, study a topic that matters to their industry, and return home as leaders. Since 1947, more than 2,200 scholars have joined this network.

What the scholarship offers

• Funded travel to investigate a research topic of your choosing.
• Entry to a global network of agricultural leaders across our member countries.
• A place at the Contemporary Scholars Conference (CSC) and the chance to join a Global Focus Programme.
• Lifelong recognition as a Nuffield Scholar and a platform to influence agriculture at home and abroad.

The scholarship journey

Contemporary Scholars Conference (CSC) -- the launch of your scholarship, where the new group gathers for eight days to explore agriculture in the host country and meet leaders in the field.

Global Focus Programme (GFP) -- a small group spends five weeks together visiting up to seven countries, seeing agriculture around the world first-hand.

Individual research and report -- you travel to investigate your own topic and produce a report shared publicly, adding to the global knowledge base.

Who can apply

The scholarship is open to people working in agriculture and related industries who are ready to lead and to learn. You don't need formal qualifications -- what matters is curiosity, drive, and a topic you care about. Wondering whether it's for you? Our FAQs explain exactly what's involved.

Eligibility varies by country - If you're in Australia, Canada, France, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Zimbabwe, Brazil or USA, please apply through your country's Nuffield programme -- find yours here. Applying from anywhere else? Apply directly to Nuffield International, noting the countries in which we have scholarships available in the FAQs.

How to apply

Applications for 2027 open on 13 July 2026 and close on 31 October 2026. 

New to Nuffield, or not sure where to start? Our FAQs cover what's involved, the time commitment, how the bursary works, and tips for a strong application - including what to do if you're not yet sure about a topic. Still have a question? Email jodie@nuffieldinternational.org -- we'd love to hear from you.