The Kaleb Cooper Agriculture Bursary

Kaleb Cooper came from a non-agricultural background but is passionate about all things farming, and giving those who would otherwise be unable to enter the career a chance to follow their dreams and work in agriculture.  

To support this aim, Kaleb is launching a bursary at the Royal Agricultural University, contributing £3,000 to a successful applicant who wants to pursue a career in Agriculture, which will be supplemented by a placement with Kaleb and/or his industry partners either during the course of their University studies, or as a gap year placement.

About the Bursary

• 2 bursaries are available of £3000 each, plus a work placement with Kaleb and/or his industry partners
• The prize will be disbursed in three instalments, in January 2024, April 2024 and September 2024.

Eligibility

• You must be aged between 18 – 30 and live in the UK
• You must be a current student on an undergraduate agricultural degree at the Royal Agricultural University, in any year, including foundation degrees
• You must have a genuine and demonstrable interest in agriculture
• Preference may be given to students who are not from a farming/agricultural background and/or who can demonstrate hardship or financial need
• Eligible courses are:
  • BSc (Hons) Agriculture
  • BSc (Hons) Agriculture (Placement Year)
  • BSc (Hons) Agriculture (Foundation Year)
  • FdSc Agriculture and Farm Management
  • BSc (Hons) Agri-Management (Top-up)

How do I apply?

Applications for 2023 have now closed. This page will be updated when applications open for 2024. 

Contact us

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