One month to go before applications close for 2012 Moredun Scholarship

The Moredun Foundation would encourage anyone looking for funding for a short term project to apply for a Moredun Scholarship Award before the current application round closes at the end of February.  Whether you want to travel in the UK or abroad during the Summer months to attend a particular conference, competition or event, or wish to learn a new skill or conduct a short research project, three scholarships of up to £1000 each are available from Moredun in 2012.

The scholarship scheme offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals to pursue a short term project to broaden their education and experience in areas relating to livestock health and welfare and the agricultural industry. Projects may involve work experience, travel, collaborations with science or the arts and are open to individuals over the age of 18 living in the UK with the condition that the applicant is a member of the Moredun Foundation at the time of applying.

The Moredun Foundation is a registered charity and governs the work of the internationally recognized Moredun Research Institute. It is hoped that these Scholarships will support and encourage innovative and diverse projects and contribute to Moredun’s mission to improve the health and welfare of livestock.

Maggie Bennett, Communications Manager of Moredun is really excited about how this funding could be used. She commented, “These scholarships are a fantastic way for individuals to pursue a short term project or further develop their own knowledge of livestock health. Recipients of this award will have the flexibility to use their scholarships to support travel, work experience or continued research or a combination of all three. We have already received some applications but there is still time for anyone wishing to apply for a scholarship to submit an application before the end of February deadline.”

The closing date for applications for a 2012 Moredun Foundation Scholarship is Wednesday 29 February 2012.

Successful applicants will be notification in writing by Friday 30 March 2012 and projects need to be completed by Friday 31 August 2012.

Click here for further information and an application form and guidelines. Application forms and guidelines can also be emailed to prospective applicants on request – email scholarship@moredun.org.uk for further information.