Thanks to the generosity of the Bowyer Family Memorial Trust, the Royal Agricultural University is delighted to offer this scholarship for new applicants this September.

About the scholarship

  • The award is worth up to £3,000 per annum for one year of full-time study at the RAU
  • Part time scholars will be awarded a pro rata percentage of the £3,000 divided between the numbers of years of study
  • Paid to the students in one instalment of £3,000

Eligibility

To be eligible for this award you must:

How do I apply?

Deadline for applications

All applications must be received by 6:00pm, 1 May 2026.

How will I know if my application has been successful?

All applicants will be informed in writing of the outcome, once a decision has been made and no later than mid May 2026.

Criteria for continuation

  • Successful applicants will be contacted by the Development Office for information to share with the donors of this scholarship
  • Successful applicants will have the opportunity to meet with the Bowyer Family
  • Failure to comply with the above will result in the removal of the award for subsequent years

Terms and conditions

Further to the criteria above:

  • Only one RAU-managed scholarship can be held at any one time
  • The RAU endeavours to ensure that this information is correct. However, the RAU accepts no legal liability for errors or omissions and reserves the right to make changes without notice
  • The decision of the Scholarship Committee is based on the information provided on the application form and in the supporting references. The decision of the Committee is final

Contact us

For further information, please email: scholarships@rau.ac.uk.