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By Ruth
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225 +
Years supporting agriculture and rural communities
3
Counties represented (Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Northamptonshire)
10000 +
KS1 & 2 students educated through our Kids Country Programme
250 +
Oversees students educated through Marshal Papworth Scholarships
£ 30000 +
Spent on developing agricultural careers through our Scholars Programme
Who are the EEAS?
The East of England Agricultural Society, founded in 1797, focuses on promoting agriculture and rural life in the East of England.
We are dedicated to supporting and promoting food, farming, and the rural community across the UK and our core areas of Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, and Northamptonshire.
Latest News & Updates
In our news area you will find updates on our grants and scholarships, features on the people and projects we support, and articles exploring our connections within in farming, rural life, and education, and details of any upcoming events.
Education Grants & Scholarships
The East of England Agricultural Society offers a range of educational grants and scholarships to support individuals pursuing studies, training, or projects that contribute to the future of agriculture and rural life.
Scholars Programme
Our Scholar’s programme supports those in agriculture and associated industries with funding for life-changing events and courses, developing their careers, skills, and networks to create future industry leaders.
Marshal Papworth Fund
These scholarships enable people from developing countries to study in agricultural and horticultural courses in the UK.
Kids Country
Kids Country delivers exceptional, hands-on learning experiences for children based around food, farming and the countryside.
Supporting agriculture and rural life with a range of grants and scholarships
The East of England Agricultural Society’s charitable objectives focus on the development of skills and understanding within the agricultural workforce and the education of the general public around the topics of agriculture and food.
The Society has a developing number of available grants to support these objectives.
EEAS County Grants
The Society are developing a number of County Grants in order to support local projects that make a positive impact on agriculture and rural communities within the region.
These grants are designed to encourage practical initiatives, education, and community engagement at a grassroots level. To be among the first to hear when these grants launch, please complete our expression of interest form
