Scholarship

Since 2007 the Melplash Agricultural Society has offered grants to local students aged 16 years and over. The Scholarship Scheme was established to help West Dorset based students who wish to further their education in the field of agriculture, horticultural and related subject areas. Students who live within a 12 mile radius of Melplash village church who are about to embark or are already studying agriculture, forestry, horticulture or any closely allied topic could be eligible for a financial scholarship. Financial support will be extended throughout the successful student’s course, if he/she receives a satisfactory annual report from his/her college or university. Applications are accepted from September to end of June. Download an application form Completed forms should be returned to the Society Offices at 23 South Street, Bridport, Dorset DT6 3NT by 1st July. Those candidates shortlisted will then be required to provide scholastic and personal references and will be interviewed in early Summer so that finance can be in place for the next academic year. The successful candidate is presented with the Scholarship Award at the annual Melplash Agricultural Society Show.