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ScholarshipThe Douglas Bomford Trust

Douglas Bomford Trust scholarships

Awards of up to £1,500 for students on agricultural engineering and agri-technology degrees.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
The Douglas Bomford Trust[1]
Who it’s for
Agricultural engineering and technology undergraduates in the UK or Ireland who are IAgrE student members[2]
Worth
Up to £1,500, usually for one year[1]
Year groups
Post-18
Where
UK-wide
Funding
Bursaries or funding available

Sources

3 sources

  1. The Douglas Bomford Trust

    Scholarships

    Awards are made on an annual basis and are typically for 1 year with a value up to £1,500.

    Checked 14 October 2026

  2. The Douglas Bomford Trust

    Student award

    You are eligible if you are registered on a relevant undergraduate course of study in the United Kingdom or Ireland and are a Student Member of IAgrE.

    Checked 14 October 2026

  3. The Douglas Bomford Trust

    How to apply for Douglas Bomford Trust Scholarships

    Closing date for 2026 Scholarships is 12 December 2025.

    Checked 14 October 2026

Details checked by the Born to Engineer editorial team. Always confirm dates on the provider’s site before applying.

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