The Chris Beardshaw Mentoring Scholarship

The Chris Beardshaw Mentoring Scholarship

Paul Hervey-Brookes, winner of the prestigious 2009 Chris Beardshaw Scholarship, sponsored by BradstoneLaunched at the Malvern Spring Gardening Show in 2007 by Chris Beardshaw, award winning garden designer, broadcaster and journalist, the scheme is supported by show organisers, the Three Counties Agricultural and the Royal Horticultural Societies.

The Scholarship is an exciting and ground-breaking venture in which skills, talents, passion and determination will flourish as we seek to invest time and resources in a Scholar for 2010 . We are searching for an individual who, in the opinion of the above panel, is best placed to receive a bespoke package of support and guidance in pursuit of their passion to become a professional in the garden design industry.

The individual who proves they have what it takes and makes the greatest impression on the panel overall, can look forward to a 12 month apprenticeship with Chris Beardshaw and will benefit from:

• Regular meetings with design tutorials and advice from Chris Beardshaw
• Possible involvement in Chris Beardshaw’s ‘live’ projects and work experience
• Business and marketing support from Bradstone
• Product support from Bradstone
• Enrolment on an horticultural course or series of modules to enhance your learning
• A bursary and guidance to create a show garden at the Malvern Autumn Show 2010
• A bursary and guidance to create a small garden at the Chelsea Flower Show 2011

Entries are now closed. However, if you are interested in applying for the scheme please email your full details, including your name, address, telephone number and query.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Nina Acton & The Chris Beardshaw Mentoring Scholarship Team