Clyde Higgs Scholarship at Royal Agricultural University 2026

Thanks to the generosity of the Elizabeth Creak Charitable Trust, the Royal Agricultural University is delighted to be able to extend scholarships for new applicants in September 2026.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineApril 10, 2026
• Value£2,000
• Study LevelMasters , PhD , Undergraduate
• SponsorRoyal Agricultural University (RAU)
• School to studyRoyal Agricultural University (RAU)
• Course to studyAgricultural Science , Agriculture , Business Administration
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• The award is worth up to £2,000 per annum for one year of full-time study at the RAU
• Part time scholars will be awarded a pro rata percentage of the £2,000 divided between the numbers of years of study
• Paid in three instalments in Autumn, Spring and Summer

Requirements

To be eligible for this award you must:

• Have received an agreed offer after the original deadline of 10 April 2026 to study on one of the following courses:
  • MSc Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
  • MSc Agricultural Technology and Innovation
  • MSc Agroecology
  • Graduate Diploma in Agriculture
  • PgDip in Agricultural Technology and Innovation
  • PgDip Agroecology
  • PgDip in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
  • PgCert Regenerative Farming
  • PgCert in Agricultural Technology and Innovation
  • PgCert in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
  • MBA Food and Agriculture
  • PgDip Business Administration (Food and Agriculture)
  • PhD Programme (where this is an agriculture focus)
  • MSc by Research (where this is an agriculture focus) 
  • BSc (Hons) Agriculture
  • FdSc Agriculture and Farm Management
  • BSc (Hons) Agri-Management (Top-up)
  • BSc (Hons) Agricultural Business Management
• Demonstrate a passion for Agriculture
• Provide evidence of leadership potential
• UK students only

Check also:
Free Ongoing Fully Funded Scholarships Guide 2026 (Download Now)

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Please apply using the online application form
• Ask your referee to complete the online reference form or print and complete a PDF version of the reference form
• Please note that the referee should be your most recent school/university tutor or employer
• We are unable to accept references from family members
• Scholarship applications cannot be considered without a satisfactory reference

For more details, visit RAU Scholarship webpage