Clonmel Show & Agricultural Society Bursary Scheme
About Clonmel Show
An Agricultural Show has been held in Clonmel since 1865. In 1924 Clonmel Horse and Agricultural Society was registered as a friendly society with the stated objective to promote the improvement of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Goats, Poultry, Dogs, Hounds etc. Agriculture and Horticulture in all its branches, Agricultural Produce, Creameries, Bee Keeping, Cottage and other Industries.
These objectives were reaffirmed when the society was granted charitable status in 1998.
While the methods employed in all of the above will have changed radically since 1924 none the less Clonmel Show’s main aim is the promotion of all Agriculture and Equine related activities through the holding of an annual show on the 1st Sunday of July.
To further these objectives Clonmel Show has created a Bursary.
About the Bursary
The Bursary will be known as the Clonmel Show and Agricultural Society Bursary. The Clonmel Show and Agricultural Society Bursary aims to promote development and research across a range of agricultural, horticultural and equine disciplines which mirror the interests of the Clonmel Show and our exhibitors.
Terms of Reference:
The following are the terms of the Clonmel Show and Agricultural Society bursary. It is not an exhaustive list but the items contained are essential for any applicant to keep in mind. Further information may be found at the frequently asked questions section of the bursary website on your right.
An Agricultural Show has been held in Clonmel since 1865. In 1924 Clonmel Horse and Agricultural Society was registered as a friendly society with the stated objective to promote the improvement of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Goats, Poultry, Dogs, Hounds etc. Agriculture and Horticulture in all its branches, Agricultural Produce, Creameries, Bee Keeping, Cottage and other Industries.
These objectives were reaffirmed when the society was granted charitable status in 1998.
While the methods employed in all of the above will have changed radically since 1924 none the less Clonmel Show’s main aim is the promotion of all Agriculture and Equine related activities through the holding of an annual show on the 1st Sunday of July.
To further these objectives Clonmel Show has created a Bursary.
About the Bursary
The Bursary will be known as the Clonmel Show and Agricultural Society Bursary. The Clonmel Show and Agricultural Society Bursary aims to promote development and research across a range of agricultural, horticultural and equine disciplines which mirror the interests of the Clonmel Show and our exhibitors.
Terms of Reference:
The following are the terms of the Clonmel Show and Agricultural Society bursary. It is not an exhaustive list but the items contained are essential for any applicant to keep in mind. Further information may be found at the frequently asked questions section of the bursary website on your right.
- Clonmel Show and Agricultural Society aims to identify five successful bursary recipients annually.
- The total bursary fund will be a maximum of 15000 euro in any one year.
- The number of bursaries awarded will be at the discretion of the selection committee but subject to a maximum of 5 bursaries.
- Applications for consideration will be forwarded to and considered by a (Bursary Committee) panel of judges. This committee is independent of Clonmel Show. The Bursary Committee will assess applications under the following criteria:
- Quality of the applicant
- Quality of the proposed project
- Demonstrated link of the proposed project with Clonmel Show and Agricultural Society activity: Bursaries will only be awarded to projects that are deemed relevant to the ethos and interests of the Clonmel Show and Agricultural Society and broadly speaking will be in the fields of agriculture, horticulture and equine studies.
- The bursary may be used to fund studies/research at home or abroad.
- The selection committee may decide to award no bursary if they find no candidate of sufficient merit.
- Applicants must submit an electronic copy of all relevant material as detailed here.
- Consideration will only be given to applicants from within the catchment area of the Clonmel Show. The relevant area can be seen on the map here.
- Applicants must have reached their eighteenth birthday at the time of application
- Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
- Clonmel Show and Agricultural Society may from time to time vary these terms of reference.
- The management committee of Clonmel Horse and Agricultural Society shall review the bursary scheme annually.
- Successful candidates will be required to present a resume of studies/research tour to the show committee.
- 50% of the bursary will be paid on award and 50% on completion of project.
- Deadline for submission is: Friday 7th October 2011
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Will projects relating to non-agricultural studies be considered for a bursary?
A. No. bursaries will only be awarded to projects that are deemed relevant to the ethos and interests of the Clonmel Show and broadly speaking will be in the fields of agriculture, horticulture and equine studies.
Q. I live outside the highlighted area on the map. Is there any way for me to qualify?
A. Regretfully, the answer is no. The catchment area reflects the catchment area of the Clonmel Show and no applications will be accepted from outside this area.
Q. Can I apply for bursaries for more than one project?
A. Only one project per applicant will be considered in any one year.
Q. Will the Clonmel Show Committee be reviewing my application?
A. No. The panel of judges are independent of the Clonmel Show. No member of the Clonmel Show committee will have any input into the judging of the applications.
Q. Can I send application by post or in hard copy?
A. No. Applications will only be accepted in electronic format to the following address bursary@clonmelshow.ie and on the Clonmel Show & Agricultural Society Bursary application form.
Q. I am currently out of the country and may not be ready for the application deadline. Will late entries be accepted.
A. The deadline is a firm one. Applications will not be accepted after the designated time.
Q. Will projects relating to non-agricultural studies be considered for a bursary?
A. No. bursaries will only be awarded to projects that are deemed relevant to the ethos and interests of the Clonmel Show and broadly speaking will be in the fields of agriculture, horticulture and equine studies.
Q. I live outside the highlighted area on the map. Is there any way for me to qualify?
A. Regretfully, the answer is no. The catchment area reflects the catchment area of the Clonmel Show and no applications will be accepted from outside this area.
Q. Can I apply for bursaries for more than one project?
A. Only one project per applicant will be considered in any one year.
Q. Will the Clonmel Show Committee be reviewing my application?
A. No. The panel of judges are independent of the Clonmel Show. No member of the Clonmel Show committee will have any input into the judging of the applications.
Q. Can I send application by post or in hard copy?
A. No. Applications will only be accepted in electronic format to the following address bursary@clonmelshow.ie and on the Clonmel Show & Agricultural Society Bursary application form.
Q. I am currently out of the country and may not be ready for the application deadline. Will late entries be accepted.
A. The deadline is a firm one. Applications will not be accepted after the designated time.
* Application Form.pdf
* Application Form.word
* Catchment Area Map
* Application Form.word
* Catchment Area Map
