The HCC Scholarship is now accepting applications from individuals worldwide who want to study an aspect of red meat production or processing. This scholarship is open to anyone over the age of 18 and allows for study trips of up to six weeks in any part of the world. Upon their return, scholars are expected to write a scholarship report and share their findings with the broader industry.
The HCC Scholarship has attracted a range of individuals, including farmers, butchers, processors, academics, and new entrants to the industry. Topics studied have ranged from selective breeding and pasture crop utilization to international beef grading systems and improving cost of production.
HCC industry development executive James Ruggeri commented, “HCC’s Scholarship…provides an unrivalled opportunity for anyone involved in the red meat industry in Wales to study an aspect of the sector in any part of the world. Unlike other scholarships, there is no upper age limit on the HCC Scholarship. We are looking for ambitious individuals who are committed to improving their own understanding while also playing a part in developing the industry as a whole.”
Charlie Cooper-Harding, one of the recent scholars, studied beef industry productivity and perceptions in Chile and South America. He shared, “I would like to encourage anyone thinking of applying for this scholarship to do so. This is an amazing opportunity to travel anywhere in the world to study a topic of your interest. I have personally gotten so much out of the experience and have made contacts for life.”
Interested individuals should fill out the application form on the HCC website by 5pm on Friday, April 28th. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed before being selected. Being awarded the HCC Scholarship also offers membership of the HCC Scholarship Association, a network of past HCC Scholars who share best practice and advice. Full details and how to apply can be found here.
Apply for the HCC Scholarship today and embark on an international adventure while enhancing your knowledge of the red meat industry.