The Cameron Travel Scholarship Trust

09/11/2025

We are really looking forward to hearing all about the SAYFC Young Farmers trip to Texas! We were delighted to be able to help on such a wonderful trip.

Are you a member of young farmers or involved in the Agricultural sector? If you planning an educational trip across the world please see our website to see if we can help.

We've had a massive weekend of travel here at SAYFC with 36 members jetting off to destinations across the world. ✈️🌎

Safe Travels to our:
🇺🇸 Agri Study Tourists in Texas
🇮🇸 🇨🇷 Our Group Travellers in Iceland and Costa Rica
🇨🇦 And our National Speechmaking Champions in Canada. And a special good luck to Lucy Graham as she prepares to compete in the Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture (CYSA) . 🙌

We hope you all have an amazing time!

Thanks to the SAYFC International Trust, YFA Scotland, The Cameron Travel Scholarship Trust, and all those who have helped support and facilitate these fantastic opportunities.

23/10/2025

Fantastic to see this trust and John getting some well deserved recognition!

Our first award at is very special - Lifetime Achievement which goes to the incredible⭐️ John Cameron. ⭐️

Through his career he has represented the NSA, SBA and QMS, as well as serving as NFU Scotland President from 1979 to 1984, the first multi-year leader for the organisation. During his tenure, he was instrumental in supporting policy changes, to the benefit of the agricultural sector. This included in 1971 achieving backing from the European Sheep Group to include Scotland in its own right, and years late, following two challenging winters, increasing the Hill Livestock Compensatory Allowance. Away from advocating for the sector, a role for which he has always taken great pride, John and his wife, Margaret, have run a successful farm, once deemed the biggest sheep farmer in Europe, stretching across 37,000 acres.

He has also committed funds and time, through the Cameron Trust to support hundreds of young farmers over the years, inspiring and empowering the next generation.

A big congratulations to John.

The Scottish Farmer RHASS

01/10/2025

At the heart of our foundation is a vision for the future; a future where young minds travel, learn, and help grow the world’s farming communities. This vision was set into motion in 2009, when our Trust was established by Mr John Cameron, Chairman of Governors at Dollar Academy, and his wife Margaret. Their shared passion for education, travel, and agriculture paved the way for the formation of The Cameron Travel Scholarship Trust.

Understanding that real-world exposure and practical experience form the bedrock of a comprehensive education, The Cameron Travel Scholarship Trust was born out of a desire to offer Scottish agricultural students and Dollar Academy pupils unparalleled learning opportunities. We provide financial support, empowering our scholars to travel, learn, and immerse themselves in global agricultural practices, as well as engage in voluntary work.

Our founders, Mr and Mrs Cameron, hold a deep-seated passion for education and global agricultural development. They recognise that the success of our Trust means not just the fulfilment of personal dreams, but also the chance to contribute to global farming communities. Their ambition, drive, and dedication to helping young people continue to guide our operations, fuel our efforts, and inspire our scholars.

Our ultimate aim is to foster personal growth, global awareness, and professional development among our scholars. We strive to ignite the same passion for agricultural learning in our students, as we believe in their potential to influence and advance global farming practices.