The Louis Dreyfus Foundation aims to promote sustainable agriculture, food security and self-sufficiency, particularly through education and direct support to farmers, with a specific focus on developing countries in the above-mentioned regions.
One of the Foundation’s goals is to address the challenge facing humanity to double global food production in a sustainable way in order to feed a rapidly growing population.
WORTH
- The scholarship will cover 100% of university and college fees and a grant for living costs (of at least £14,057)
ELIGILIBILITY
- The Louis Dreyfus- Weidenfeld Scholarships and Leadership Programme targets future leaders pursuing diverse careers with a focus on improving food security and sustainability
- Successful applicants must demonstrate that, following their academic studies at oxford, they are committed to serving the global community through their chosen field of work, including but not limited: the agricultural industry, development areas, politics and /or law related to food security and/or sustainable agriculture, health care, environmental and water management, economic, public and foreign policy
- You should be able to demonstrate a connection between your subject of study and your long- term career objectives, explaining how you see your professional work contributing to the improvement of public life in your country of origin or at a wider regional or international level.
Deadline: January 22, 2015
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