The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust Centenary Award 2026

NFU Mutual has launched its 2026 Centenary Award - with this year's scheme now open for applications. The annual award scheme provides bursaries to pay up to 75% of course fees for selected students who are undertaking a postgraduate course in agriculture (master’s or PhD) within the UK.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineJune 30, 2026
• Value75% of course fees for selected students
• Study LevelMasters , PhD
• SponsorNational Farmers Union (NFU)
• School to study
• Course to studyAgriculture
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

75% of course fees for selected students

Requirements

The 2026 award is open to individuals who have gained, or are expected to gain, a 2:1 or above in agriculture or a related degree, and have been accepted or provisionally accepted on a master’s or PhD course in agriculture in the UK, during the 2026/2027 academic year.

The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust has identified four areas of interest for eligible students. At least one of these areas must form part of the applicant’s postgraduate course:

• The application of science and innovative technologies to enhance productivity, efficiency, and profitability for UK farming businesses
• Building resilience and safeguarding the physical and mental wellbeing of those living and working in the UK agricultural industry
• Tackling the risks of climate change, whilst maintaining food security, to improve the sustainability of UK agriculture
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• Identifying opportunities for supporting nature and biodiversity in the development of farming and land management practices in the UK

Selection Process

To select the award recipients, the judging panel will be looking for applicants who are not only excellent academic performers, but also have a real passion for UK agriculture and demonstrate potential to become a future industry leader.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• To apply for the award, download the award’s application guidelines and the award’s application form.
• Email your completed application form to [email protected].

For more details, visit NFU Scholarship webpage