Apply now to win a fully-funded Scholarship for the Oxford Farming Conference Scholars Programme 2027, sponsored by the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association (RNAA).

If you are a young person under 30 years of age involved in the Agricultural Industry, live/work or study in Norfolk, and have not previously attended The Oxford Farming Conference, then you are able to enter the Norfolk Scholar Competition courtesy of the RNAA.

The RNAA competition offers FIVE (5) individuals the opportunity to be named as Norfolk’s Farming Scholars to be at the epicentre of all agriculture’s pressing issues at the start of 2027.

The Conference titled ‘Harmony’ and the Scholars Programme provides a great opportunity to participate in discussions surrounding the key topics affecting the Agricultural industry and to gain personal and professional development as future leaders of UK agriculture.

Applications submitted will be reviewed by the OFC Directors who will select 22 individuals to attend the full Scholarship Programme. The Programme will include two in person pre-conference learning events on 12 & 25 November 2026, On-line Webinars, 2-night’s accommodation, Chair’s Welcome Reception, Oxford Union Debate, and the iconic Christ Church Dinner, and the OFC from Wednesday 6 to Friday 8 January 2027. Individuals will be expected to attend the pre-conference events as listed below.