Hooson Award
A bursary for young people hoping to make a career in Agriculture, horticulture or rural industry within Kent. The £500 award is intended to assist the successful student to pay for their studies.
To qualify you should be living in Kent, age under 21 and either in further education or planning to enrol for an agricultural qualification or apprenticeship.
To apply, candidates should complete an application form which can be downloaded from the website.
We will require a written submission with the application covering some aspect of rural life in Kent. The project should be in A4 format and submitted in hard copy or by email. Projects will be judged by the Society and applicants may be required to attend an interview.
Applications must be received by July 31st 2012.
How to apply: Download the application form or request a from by email at info@kentshowground.co.uk
Irene Lady Astor Award
An award of £150 for the ‘Best Kent Young Farmer’ for the year.
Nominations should be made in writing or by email by YFC leaders with reasons for nomination on the application form. Forms are available for download on the website.
To qualify nominees must be paid up members of a Kent Young Farmers Club.
Applications must be received by October 30th 2012
The £150 award will be presented at the YFC AGM in November 2012.
How to apply: Download the application form or request a from by email at info@kentshowground.co.uk
