BIGGA and ICL launch the Continue to Learn Scholarship 2022
With the return of in-person learning at Continue to Learn in January 2022, the British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA) and plant nutrition specialists ICL have launched applications for their influential education scholarship.
Continue to Learn is a world-leading education programme for fine turf managers
The ICL Continue to Learn Scholarship invites five BIGGA members to Harrogate, North Yorkshire, each January to participate in BIGGA's world-leading education programme, in addition to three nights' accommodation, a visit to the BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition (BTME) and networking opportunities with fellow greenkeepers and the sponsor.
The scholarship is now in its sixth year, with 2021 scholars participating online as BIGGA's education programme shifted to a virtual platform due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Applications for this year's scholarship are being encouraged from CPD Active BIGGA members at any stage of their careers. Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday 31 August 2021. The selected scholars will then be announced in BIGGA's monthly journal, Greenkeeper International.
2021 Scholar Laura Sayer-Hall of Ardfin Golf Club on the Isle of Jura said: "I think it's important at the early stages of your career to attend as many educational events as possible so as to build knowledge quickly and have this tie in with the practical work you're doing on course. I'd highly recommend applying to anyone who is wanting to develop their greenkeeping career."
ICL's Dr Andy Owen and Henry Bechelet presenting at Continue to Learn
Sami Strutt is BIGGA's Head of Learning and Development. She said: "For BIGGA members serious about their education and progressing in their career, this scholarship provides a fantastic opportunity to develop both personal and professional skills. To date, ICL has supported 25 BIGGA members through this scholarship and we are immensely grateful for their continued support and investment in the greenkeeping industry."
Ed Carter, UK Sales and Development Manager at ICL said: "We are delighted to be sponsoring the ICL scholarship scheme again in 2022, which will be the sixth year we have been involved. Taking a step back, that means 25 greenkeepers have benefitted from a total of 375 hours of education and 75 nights' accommodation at BTME, which is amazing. As always, it's brilliant to be able to support a scheme that allows greenkeepers to have the Harrogate experience, who otherwise may not have been able to make it."
To apply, visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ICLC2L2022
For more information about becoming CPD Active, visit: https://www.bigga.org.uk/education/continuing-professional-development.html