BIGGA and Baroness offer updated funding for trainee greenkeepers

Following a restructuring of the way education is delivered to trainee greenkeepers, BIGGA and its Premium Partner Baroness have updated the support made available to members of the association.

 

Previously, BIGGA members studying towards their Level 3 Advanced Golf Greenkeeper, Level 3 Advanced Sports Turf Technician or the SVQ Sports Turf Greenkeeping SCQF Level 6 were eligible to apply for a scholarship, made possible by Baroness.

However, with the Advanced Golf Greenkeeper qualification being decommissioned in 2023 and Advanced Sports Turf Technician being delivered as an apprenticeship, there is no longer the requirement for those taking part to self-fund the training, making the scholarship redundant in England.

Desiring to continue their support of trainee greenkeepers at this crucial time in their development, BIGGA and Baroness have now teamed up to enhance the association’s existing Refund of Fees Scheme. This enables BIGGA members to claim 80% of costs towards any relevant education or training that is relevant to their career as a greenkeeper. With the support of Baroness, the maximum amount that may be reimbursed has been boosted to £500.

To apply for a Refund of Fees grant, BIGGA members can download an application form from the My BIGGA pages of the website.

BIGGA’s Learning and Development Fund enables the association to encourage, support and provide training to its members. The Refund of Fees Scheme supported by Baroness receives additional funding from BIGGA’s Premium Partners, Supporters and individual contributors.

We’re BIG on… Funding For Your Future. To find out more about the scholarship and career development opportunities available to BIGGA members, explore our website.