The Moredun Foundation Scholarship

The Moredun Foundation was established by a group of Scottish farmers in 1920 with the purpose of preventing and controlling infectious diseases of livestock through research and education. The organization has grown significantly since then but still remains true to its roots and links to the farming and agricultural community.

Moredun recognizes the value of education, experience and travel to improve understanding of the farming and livestock industries and to encourage innovative and diverse contributions to Moredun’s mission to prevent and control infectious diseases of livestock.

The Moredun Foundation has therefore launched a scholarship to provide an opportunity for individuals to pursue a short term project to broaden their education and experience in areas relating to livestock health and welfare and the agricultural industry. 

Please note that Applications for a 2012 Moredun Foundation Scholarship have now closed.

Applications for the 2012 Scholarships will open in September 2012.

Scholarship details -

• Up to three awards of up to £1,000 each will be made in 2012.
• Applications open on Tuesday 13 December 2011 and application forms and additonal information will be available to download from this page from that date.
• Projects may involve travel, work experience, science or the arts and are open to individuals over the age of 18 living in the UK with the condition that a member of the Moredun Foundation at the time of applying.
• Projects will be considered on receipt of a fully completed application form. Applications should be submitted with a signed declaration form to The Moredun Foundation, Pentlands Science Park, Bush Loan, Nr Penicuik, Midlothian, EH26 0PZ, tel: 0131 445 5111 fax: 0131 445 6235 email: scholarship@moredun.org.uk. [if faxed or emailed, please send signed originals by post]
• The closing date for applications for a 2012 Moredun Foundation Scholarship is Wednesday 29 February 2012. Received applications will be acknowledged and further information may be sought from the candidate if required. Once all the necessary background information is available, the application will be submitted to the selection panel for review. Shortlisted candidates may be asked to attend an interview, to be held at Moredun in March 2012.
• Successful applicants will be notified in writing at the end of March 2012.
• Projects need to be completed by 31 August 2012.
• Acceptance of a scholarship carries an obligation to provide a 2000 word written report of their project for publication and dissemination by the Moredun Foundation. This written report should be completed by 31 August. Scholarship must be available to attend and give a short presentation about their project at the Moredun Foundation’s AGM on Thursday 6 September 2012.
• Each scholarship is awarded on the express condition that the Moredun Foundation is not under any legal liability whatsoever that may arise from act or omission by the recipient or any third party.
• Successful candidates cannot reapply for a Moredun Foundation scholarship in the future.
• Employees of the Moredun group, or members of their families are ineligible to apply for this scholarship.