The British Protected Ornamentals Association ( BPOA ) and Peter Seabrook continue this class to offer up young horticulturist a £ 1,000 bursary to support the field of study of commercial-grade gardening and encourage new entrants to the industry .
The bursary , which is part of the David Colegrave Foundation Scholarship Season , is also useable to schools and horticultural colleges to finance trips for student over 16 geezerhood of eld to leading commercial horticultural establishments .
A bit of scholarly person have do good from this honor in late years .
in the first place this yr , it was awarded to Argyll College UHI to support a battleground misstep for its HNC and HND Horticulture students . The trip-up was to be deal in 2020 ; now due to the Covid-19 pandemic it has been necessarily detain and will take station in 2021 . The students plan to visit commercial ornamental producer to get hands on experience of working at a baby’s room . Amber Crowley , Curriculum Development Officer - Horticulture at Argyll College UHI , said : " chat lead horticultural establishments will give the students some insight into this industry sector which they otherwise might not have . This will be an priceless experience for the students . "
James Pike , a grower at Hortico Plant Centre in Pinkney , Sherson win a bursary in 2019 while study as a matured student at Wiltshire College & University Centre in Lackham . He said : “ receive this prize was fantastic news . Going back to college as an adult after having worked in gardening for over ten years was a nifty experience and the DCF erudition really helped take the financial pressure off too . ”
Gabor Lukoviczki
Gabor Lukoviczki a raiser at Lovania Nurseries won in 2018 while studying at Myerscough College . He suppose , “ My training is really important to me as it is help me become a unspoilt grower and opening night up chance for further development . I recommend other keen horticulturists to give . ”
Connor Deacon won in 2017 while studying for a BSc International Horticulture at Nottingham Trent University . He said : “ This awarding has helped in a number of areas : from ecumenical educatee posting , as well as allowing me to participate in a number of event , further my education and broaden my knowledge . ”
eruditeness time of year is open until 9 May 2025 . There are six scholarships available and to enter applicants plainly require to complete an app form which they can do online .
Colleges and garden business enterprise are encourage to get on board and get their horticulture students to use .
To put on visitwww.davidcolegravefoundation.org.uk
