Worcestershire
WR13 6NW UK
Tel: 01684 584900
This unique scheme was launched at the Malvern Spring Gardening Show 2007 by Chris Beardshaw, the award winning garden designer, broadcaster and journalist, with the Show organisers – the Royal Horticultural Society and the Three Counties Agricultural Society.
The Scholarship is an exciting and ground breaking venture in which skills, talents, passion and determination will flourish as we - the organisers of the Malvern Spring Gardening Show, Chris Beardshaw and Bradstone seek to invest time and resources in a Scholar for 2009. We are searching for an individual who, 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 theme for the 2009 entries is ‘Dance’ and at this stage you are invited to apply for the scheme by our application form and submitting the following:
1. Statement of why you would like to be awarded the scholarship
2. A copy of your C.V.
3. A copy of your portfolio – max A3 in size (can be A4)
4. Plan of your proposed garden (please ensure that you include one A3 copy of your design)
5. A 3D sketch/visualisation or axonometric drawing
6. A description of the garden
7. A preliminary planting scheme and list
If you are successful in the first stage of the application procedure, you will be invited to apply for the space to stage a show garden at the Malvern Spring Gardening Show 2009. Once you have completed your show garden you will be invited to pitch to a panel of judges in ‘Design for Living Theatre’ during the Show. The judging panel will be led by Chris and will include the Royal Horticultural Society and Bradstone officials.
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 2009
• A bursary and guidance to create a small garden at the Chelsea Flower Show 2010
Please note that the closing date for the 1st stage applications is 1st October 2008.
Do not wait until the deadline date, the earlier your application is received, the more time you’ll have to complete the final stage.
Please click here to download an Application form.
Should you have any queries or would like to discuss your ideas, please do not hesitate to contact Nina Acton on 01684 584900 or by email.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Nina Acton & The Chris Beardshaw Mentoring Scholarship Team