At Aviagen, we are committed to investing in the future of our industry. In 2022, we launched our Next-Gen scholarship programme to provide emerging poultry professionals in the UK with a unique opportunity to attend our EMEAA School.

Through this scholarship, participants gain valuable insight from leading industry experts, deepen their technical knowledge, and build the skills and confidence.

Graduates become part of our exclusive Next-Gen Alumni network — an elite community designed to continue their development through ongoing mentoring, connection, and support from Aviagen.

“If we want a strong and sustainable poultry industry, we must invest in the next generation of leaders.

Becoming part of our Alumni network ensures that participants remain connected, supported and inspired as they grow into the next generation of poultry leaders."

Stuart Thomson, Next-Gen Programme Leader

2026 at a Glance

Breeder School

Closing date for Next-Gen applications

18th May

School dates

Sun 23rd – Sat 29th August 2026

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Broiler School

Closing date for Next-Gen applications

11th August

School dates

Sun 29th Nov – Sat 5th Dec 2026

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Next-Gen Alumni

Broiler School
2025
Antonia Simic

Breeder School
2025
Brooke McFarlane

Breeder School
2024
Kyle Bobryski

Broiler School
2024
Robin Reece

Broiler School
2023
Tom Kendal

Breeder School
2023
Emma Lund

Hatchery School
2023
Mark Mathias

Breeder School
2022
Rob Evans

Find out more about our EMEAA schools

EMEAA schools