Students are invited to apply for £1,000 worth of financial support from the Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society to assist with their chosen college or career path.

The Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society’s Student Bursary Award is now open for applications from students studying agriculture or allied subjects such as veterinary science, agricultural engineering, food technology or forestry.

Mansel Raymond, chairman of the Society’s Bursary Committee, said the bursary will not only assist with studies but also offers great experiences, key employment skills and assistance in a future career within the industry.

An independent judge will draw up a shortlist of candidates who will be interviewed; the winning candidate will be asked to give a short presentation at a future meeting of the society’s show council.

“The standard of applications has always been exceptional which gives a lot of heart that there are a lot of very talented young people in our community. We are very much looking forward to receiving applications for this year’s bursary and hearing from the younger generation,” said Mr Raymond.

Winner of last year’s award was Catrin Palferey, from Llanfyrnach, who began studying at Aberystwyth University last autumn.

Qualifying students must not have won the student bursary on a previous occasion, the applicant must be studying or has been accepted to study agriculture or allied subjects at a UK college or university at A-Level or higher and the applicant’s family home must be in Pembrokeshire.

The bursary is tax free and will be awarded to the student who, in the opinion of the panel of judges, has submitted the best dissertation on how the bursary will assist them to complete their course of study.

The closing date for applications is noon on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Visit www.pembsshow.org/at-the-show/student-bursary-award/ for further details and the entry form.