Education boost by BASC sees £90k committed over five years

BASC has committed almost £90,000 over the past five years through its two scholarship schemes which provide financial support to students in further and higher education.

This year, four young people are studying land-based courses thanks to BASC scholarships in colleges and universities spanning from Hampshire to Yorkshire.

The recipients of the BASC Legacy Funded Scholarship programme this year are Joseph Duke and Will Crowther. Joseph said he aspires to: “become a gamekeeper on a wild bird shoot where I can manage grey partridge and carry out conservation work.” With Will wanting to secure a position as: “a beat keeper on a grouse moor and help to make a positive impact on this important habitat.”

Securing support from the BASC Wildlife Fund David Gray Conservation Scholarship, are Christian Woodward and Molly Burton. Molly said she would like to: “pursue a career in conservation and land management.” Christian said he: “would particularly like to work in the animal reintroduction field of conservation.”

BASC’s head of education and outreach Curtis Mossop said: “Our scholarships are directly removing barriers and we have a fantastic range of youth ambassadors because of it.

“Since we launched the first scholarships in 2019, BASC has committed nearly £90,000 to supporting young people pursuing a career in gamekeeping, conservation or land management.”