Scholarships

The Society supports travel and research scholarships through various trusts and associated bodies.

Argyll Naval Fund is administered by the RHASS.  The Fund was founded by the 5th Duke of Argyll to support naval careers for young Scottish people.  This Fund is currently being updated in line with modern naval requirements and details will be posted in due course.  The Fund requires confirmation of the award of a scholarship or reserved cadetship from the Admiralty Interview Board.  

The Nuffield Food Chain Scholarships offer successful applicants the chance to study key aspects along the length of the food chain, from genetics, through production, processing and retailing to the consumer's plate.  Anyone working within the food chain, under the age of 45, can apply.  RHASS, jointly with the Royal Smithfield Club, sponsors one of these Food Chain Scholarships each year, specifically funding a scholar from Scotland to look at the red meat sector. Email nuffielddirector@aol.com for further information.

The Sir William Young Award was established in 1983 to commemorate the service to Scotland of Sir William Young, and in particular his interest in the breeding of livestock.   The award is made to the person or persons who have made “an outstanding contribution to livestock breeding in Scotland”.  The decision is taken by the Executive Committee of The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland.

Roy Watherston Memorial Trust scholars are candidates who have a genuinely keen interest in furthering their career within Scottish agriculture.  Scholars are supported to attend the Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth's bienniel 14-day Conference.  The 2006 Conference was hosted by Calgary, Canada.  The next Conference will be hosted by New Zealand in November 2008.  Click here to find out more about RASC.  

The Society normally sponsors a delegate each year to attend the annual Oxford Farming Conference.  The Chairman of the SAYFC normally represents the Society at this interesting and varied event.

The National Equine Forum, held annually in London, is normally represented by the Society.   Each year the programme is determined by topical issues with ample opportunity being afforded for questions, contributions and discussion from the floor.

The Society also makes recommendations for industry awards to those who have made an outstanding contribution to the industry.

For further information on any of the Society's awards and activities, click here.