Global Agritourism Conference Scholarship Programme Submission Guidelines
Call for Scholarship Applications are now open!
Are You Ready to Represent Your Country?
Representation is sought from across the globe for country and regional representatives to attend the Global Agritourism Conference 2026. It is hoped that all continents and many countries within them can be represented with one or more scholar attending the Global Agritourism Conference in June 2026.
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Up to 100 funded places are available for agritourism entrepreneurs who might not otherwise be able to attend. We are looking for leaders or leaders in the making who will use the experience to develop agritourism in their respective region and globally, after the conference.
Important Dates:
Call for Scholarship Applications Opens: 23 June 2025
Scholarship Application Submission Deadline: 31 October 2025
Notification of Scholarship Review Outcome: 28 November 2025
Who Should Apply?
The Global Agritourism Conference Scholarship Programme will support the development of leadership skills and knowledge while building strong life-long networks.
Particular focus will be given to:
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Individuals under the age of 40
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Individuals already working in the field of agritourism, either in a family business, as an employee or in related professions including farms, the supply chain, academia, policy and economic development
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Individuals who have demonstrated their desire to help grow agritourism in their country or local community
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Individuals who could not otherwise afford to attend the conference without support
What does the scholarship cover?
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One ticket for the three-day Global Agritourism Conference in Aberdeen, Scotland, which includes a day of core tours (Tuesday 23rd June 2026) and conference sessions on Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th June
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The Global Agritourism Conference Gala Dinner on Wednesday 24th June and lunch on all three days
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Dedicated scholarship networking and knowledge sharing session within the Global Agritourism Conference programme and online ahead of the conference
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An optional two-night stay with a Scottish Agritourism business following the conference with accommodation provided
What is not included in the scholarship?
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Flights to travel to Scotland
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Any transport during your time in Scotland
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Accommodation before, during and after the Conference
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Personal expenses incurred
Review and Notification of Acceptance
All applications will go through a review carried out by the Global Agritourism Conference 2026 Scholarship Committee.
Notification of acceptance or rejection will be sent to the submitter on 28 November 2025.
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Please note that this date is after the earlybird registration deadline, however unsuccessful applicants will be given an extended time to avail of the early bird rate. This will be included in your notification email.
If you have any queries regarding the above, or any aspect of the Global Agritourism Conference 2026 Scholarship Programme, please contact the Global Agritourism Conference 2026 Secretariat Team GAC2026@abbeyconferences.com