NSA Samuel Wharry Memorial Award for the Next Generation
Samuel Wharry of Carnlough, County Antrim, was NSA Chairman when he died suddenly in May 2017, aged just 56. As an advocate of science and technology, particularly relating to genetics, the bursary is given in Samuel’s memory to ensure his enthusiasm, curiosity and practical nature live on.
Since 2019, NSA Next Generation and the Company of Merchants of the Staple of England (the Staple) have jointly offered the Samuel Wharry Memorial Award for the Next Generation in the form of travel opportunities to support two young people (aged 21-34) in a study trip.
In 2026, the new Samuel Wharry Memorial Award, presented thanks to continued kind support from the Staple, funded two young sheep farmers aged between 21 and 35 to take part in a gathering of fellow young sheep farmers from other sheep producing nations including Australia, New Zealand, the USA and Canada.
Applicants are required to be actively involved with NSA. Applications to apply are announced via NSA social media and news channels, with the next bursary visit expected to take place in 2028.
