SAM ROWLANDS, Member of the Welsh Parliament for Fflint Wrecsam, is encouraging young farmers to apply for a chance to travel the world.
Mr Rowlands, a keen supporter of the agricultural sector, is urging young people under the age of 30 to apply for the Gareth Raw Rees Memorial Scholarship.
He said: “These days more than ever it is important for those involved in the agricultural sector to gain a wider knowledge of the industry and travelling to different countries is a great way of doing this.
“The scholarship fund provides a fantastic opportunity for young farmers to broaden their horizons and learn more about agriculture and farming methods in other parts of the world.
“I would urge anyone interested to make sure they apply.”
Last year, the Scholarship made £4,450 available for applicants considering travelling within the UK, Europe or further afield. Past winners of the award have travelled to New Zealand, Australia, America, the Orkney Islands, Georgia, the Isle of Man and many other destinations.
Joe Rees Jones, NFU Cymru Policy Adviser said: “The scholarship fund was launched in 1984 in memory of the late Gareth Raw Rees MBE from Ceredigion, whose considerable energies had always been directed towards promoting the interests of young people in farming and in the countryside.
“He was a firm believer in the benefits of travelling towards the fulfilment of a broader and more rewarding education.”
The Scholarship is managed by the Raw Rees family, NFU Cymru, NFU Mutual, Wales YFC, the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) at Aberystwyth University and the Future Farmers of Wales.
The closing date for applications is Friday, June 12 and the winners will be announced on the Tuesday of this year’s Royal Welsh Show at the NFU Cymru/NFU Mutual stand.
For any further information on the application form, contact Joe Rees Jones at NFU Cymru on 01982 554200 or email [email protected].
All completed application forms should be emailed to [email protected].
