Harper Adams University College students receive Douglas Bomford Trust Awards
Six students from Harper Adams have received scholarships for 2010/11from the Douglas Bomford Trust. James Chapman, James Hollis, William Skittery, Jacob Smith, James Daniel and John Plummer were presented with the awards from Professor Paul Miller, secretary of the Trust, at Harper Adams University.
To qualify all applicants must be student members of the Institution of Agricultural Engineers. Applications are assessed by a panel comprising of Douglas Bomford Trustees and independent advisors.
All of the students were very positive about the scheme, said Professor Miller. They recognise the role such awards can play in enhancing their CVs and they felt the experience gained in preparing the application and attending the panel interview was very valuable, he added.
Applicants for 2011/12 awards are open to all student members of IAgrE registered in the UK and Ireland and students must ensure applications are with the Trust by 31st October 2011, to be considered. Further details of how to apply can be found at http://www.dbt.org.uk/
The students are studying the following courses:
James Chapman MEng Agricultural Engineering
James Hollis Beng/BEng Hons Agricultural Engineering
William Alexander Skittery MEng Agricultural Engineering
Jacob Smith BEng/BEng Hons Agricultural Engineering
James Daniel MEng Agricultural Engineering
John Plummer MEng Agricultural Engineering
The Douglas Bomford Trust:The Trust was founded in 1972 at the initiation of Mrs M.E. F. Bomford in memory of her husband Douglas Bomford a past President and Honourary Fellow of the Institution of Agricultural Engineers. After active service in World War 1 he went on to follow the family tradition of farming and agricultural contracting in Worcestershire. He was an innovative and entrepreneurial engineer who was in the vanguard of a number of far sighted industry initiatives.
A substantial proportion of funds are used to contribute to post graduate studies. This is an area where funding can be difficult but trustees believe the investment in developing the research and intellectual capability of individuals, whilst at the same time advancing knowledge is essential to underpin the industrys progression.
Funding is also offered to facilitate relevant study tours and the attendance at conferences where this extends experience and creates professional networks. Trustees are equally keen to engender enthusiasm for and commitment to UK agricultural engineering amongst both Higher and Further Education students by supporting group visits to technical events and manufacturers and by offering awards to meet clearly defined needs or projects.
IAgrE
IAgrE is the professional body for scientists, technologists, engineers, academics, managers and students working in the landbased sector and has an international membership base.
As a licensed body of the Engineering Council (UK) and a founding Constituent Body of The Society for the Environment, IAgrE registers suitably experienced professionals as Chartered Engineers, Chartered Environmentalists, Incorporated Engineers and Engineering Technicians.