Student Resource Centre

Rank Hovis Scholarship Award

Rank Hovis believes so greatly in people development and doing its bit for the industry, that it has developed the Rank Hovis Scholarship scheme. This prestigious scheme has been run for several years by Rank Hovis personnel, and has seen many successes - in fact; the 2006 winner is now a Rank Hovis Bakery Technologist!

Development Opportunity applies to:
Age range for applicants:	16 years and over
Opportunity type:	Bakery Education and training
Employment status of applicants:	Student or employed

 

The Development Opportunity

This is an all-expenses-paid learning opportunity to study various roles within the baking industry, and an individual plan will be developed over a four-day period, in single or multiple slots, to work within and combine any of the following learning opportunities:

• Flour milling
• Flour testing
• Test baking
• Technical sales
• Plant/large scale bread and cake production
• French/Continental bread production

Benefits of the Development Opportunity

By having the opportunity to study a wide range of job roles, the development opportunity will help to build ambition and aspiration for a long and fulfilling career within the industry.

Selection Process

A letter is requested giving details of how this award will help you in the future, and indicating your specific areas of interest. Applications will be selected for interviews, and the successful applicant will be offered the scholarship. They will also be expected to give both verbal and written reports once the visits have been completed.

Application Dates

Applications may be submitted at any time. The closing date each year is February 28th. All applicants will be notified soon after that date as to whether they are being selected for an interview. Apply in writing, stating how and why this award could benefit your future in the areas you wish to pursue a career in, to:

Chris Foxall
Rank Hovis
The Lord Rank Centre
Lincoln Road
High Wycombe
Bucks
HP12 3QS