MARSHAL PAPWORTH TRUST
Marshal Papworth Scholarships, awarded by the Marshal Papworth Trust of the East of England Agricultural Society, provide vital funds to support Agricultural and Horticultural students from developing Countries.
- The Scholarship enable students to study for one year at specially selected Universities and Colleges participating in the Scheme throughout the United Kingdom, giving students access to a wide range of Postgraduate courses.
- Students from India, Ghana, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Ethiopia, Uganda, Pakistan, Nigeria, Cameroon, Kenya and Nepal have studied a diverse range of courses including:-
Environment and Development
Water Management
Natural Resource Management
Sustainable Management of Natural Resources
Post Harvest Technology
Project Planning and Management
Development and Project Planning
Rural Resource Management
International Development
International Horticulture
- The first students to benefit from the Scholarship studied during the 2002/03 academic year. Already 26 Scholarships have been awarded to students from across Africa, Asia and Indonesia to further their education and develop their skills base for the benefit of their own communities.
The Trust retains contact with the students and hopes to expand the beneficial work of the Trust by building links with organisations in Africa, Asia and the developing regions.
Marshal Papworth Update 2007/08
This year there are six students on board, all equally enthusiastic and grateful for the opportunity that the Marshal Papworth Scholarship has given them. This year's students and their chosen area of study are:-
- Francis Lesilau - Sustainable Management of Natural Resources at Leicester University
- Lonjezo Masikini - Rural Development at the University of East Anglia
- Negus Deribew - Natural Resource and Development, Bangor University
- Surendra Pokharel - Communication for Innovation and Development, Reading University
- Francis Qamara - Applied Development Studies, Reading University
- Sarah Kaphamtengo Applied Development Studies, Reading University
- Philipo Malley - Land Management at Cranfield University
- Mohabir Raghunath - Water Management at Cranfield University
- Catherine Kemigisha - Water Management at Cranfield University
To find out more about this year's students, please click here
Application Process
When students approach the Fund about the scholarship we ask them to apply direct to a University. These students then go through the applications procedure for the University course. Once they are accepted onto the course they may at this stage be eligible for a scholarship. For a list of eligible countries, click here.
The University forwards 4 or 5 applications and CV's to the Marshal Papworth Scholarship Committee which must be must be received by the Committee no later than the end of the second week of April or the last day before the Easter break, whichever is the former. This is to ensure that the students who are awarded a scholarship have ample time to arrange Visa's and travel arrangements before the start of their course in the Autumn.
Applications and CV's are then considered by the Committee and scholarships awarded to the students.
We ask that the students have not received any other scholarship before and that they and their home country will definitely benefit from the student being awarded a scholarship. Students
Our prime concern is to identify students who will return to their home Country after their year of study, and use their knowledge for the benefit of their Countrymen. As the courses are taught in English, a reasonable command of the English Language is important, although I understand the Universities/ Colleges offer induction courses to help students in this area.
When the students arrive at University they will receive a welcome pack from the Fund which will give them a background to the Fund and also the East of England Agricultural Society who administer the Fund. The welcome pack will include details of what is expected of them with regards to reports and attending events.
During their time at University the students are asked to write a report at the end of every semester and the students must also attend the Friday of the East of England Country Show where they will be presented with a certificate and also have the opportunity to be involved with one of the aspects of the Show, which may be stewarding an event or area.
There is an open evening in September which includes a final debrief with the Committee before the students give a short presentation about their course and their time here to members of the Society.
During their stay, students will be visited twice by a member of the committee. These visits will entail talking to the students about how their course is going, how they have settled in and whether they have any concerns. The committee member will also meet student course tutors with visits usually taking place in November and March of the academic year. Value of Scholarships
Scholarships vary from £12 - £17k and are designed to fund the majority of tuition fees, living expenses and travel costs. We usually seek some contribution from either the student or another supporting organisation. Scholarship monies are paid to the University/College in three installments - normally at the beginning of each semester.
Universities / Colleges & Courses
As an Agricultural Charity, we tend to favour land based postgraduate courses, including Sustainable Development, Waste Management, International Horticulture, but will consider more general courses such as Project Management and Economic Development.
The Scholarship provides education for a 1-year course. We therefore award Scholarships for a postgraduate course such as a MSc or MA as these are traditionally 1 year in length.
We expect the students to gain acceptance on a suitable course - click here for a list of Universities/Colleges that we are currently working with. The contacts listed are fully aware of the Marshal Papworth Scholarship.
For more details on the Society's Marshal Papworth Scholarship please contact the Society on 01733 234451 or email: info@eastofengland.org.uk
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