Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper has shared a dramatic new career move – which will help budding farmers.
Jeremy Clarkson's right-hand man Kaleb Cooper gained an army of fans with his witty putdowns and hilarious observations as The Grand Tour star took on the challenge of farming on Clarkson's Farm.
Kaleb Cooper has joined forces with the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) to launch a new bursary for those looking to follow in his footsteps and launch a career in agriculture.
The self-made agricultural entrepreneur and farm contractor has been working in and around farms since he was a schoolboy and wants to help those who share his passion.
Launching the bursary to students at Cirencester University on Thursday, he said: “Farming is who I am. Encouraging the younger generation into agriculture has always been so important to me. I feel lucky that I knew my path from such an early age and want to help spread that passion and drive. Launching this bursary means so much, as it can support students who want to pursue an agricultural career or who might be struggling to get into farming.”
He shared the news on his Instagram alongside a picture with a Royal Agricultural University student and wrote: "It means a lot to me to share this announcement today. I truly believe Agriculture is for anybody no matter your background and having come from a non-farming family myself I want to encourage others with the passion and determination to pursue their career within the industry.
"The 'Kaleb Cooper Bursary' will be open for Royal Agricultural University students to apply this September and support the successful applicant through their studies and work placement!"
The annual bursary will provide £3,000 to support a student in exploring different paths into agriculture and students will get the opportunity for a work placement with Kaleb himself, or one of his industry partners.
The bursary is open to RAU undergraduate students who are living in the UK and applications will open in September with the first student receiving their award in early 2024.
RAU Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter McCaffery said: “We are delighted that Kaleb has chosen to support RAU students through this bursary. His passion for farming comes through loud and clear in his appearances on Clarkson’s Farm and he has definitely helped bring farming and agriculture even more into the public eye.
“This bursary will help to give the successful applicant the chance to follow their dreams and pursue a career in agriculture as Kaleb himself did. We are very excited to be working with him.”
