NEW university students studying agriculture-related degrees could benefit from $5000 every year of their study, with applications for the Horizon Scholarship open until February 24.
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The scholarship also offers students annual industry work placements, access to industry leaders, professional development help, and chances to network and learn at a range of industry events.
Application forms are at www.rirdc.gov.au/horizon or call 6923 6916.
The Horizon Scholarship is an initiative of the Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation (RIRDC) in partnership with industry sponsors.
RIRDC managing director John Harvey said the Horizon Scholarship provided practical benefits for the students involved and would differentiate them from their peers.
“The students involved in the Horizon Scholarship are expanding their networks and learning new skills. Combined with easing the financial burden on students and families, the scholarship is opening doors for these future agricultural leaders,” Mr Harvey said.
“The scholarship attracts students who are collaborative, dynamic, passionate and want to be future leaders of Australia’s agricultural industries – it is special group of young people and we look forward to welcoming more of them into the scholarship in 2017.”
To be eligible for the Horizon Scholarship, students must be entering their first year of university and studying a degree related to agriculture.
This could include agricultural science, rural science, livestock/animal science, veterinary science or agribusiness and plant science.
Students must also have started their tertiary studies no longer than two years after leaving high school.
Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of their commitment to a career in agriculture, as well as their leadership potential and high school academic record.
Applications close on February 24 and shortlisted applicants must be available for a telephone interview in March. The winners will be announced in May.
Sponsors of the Horizon Scholarship are the Australian Egg Corporation, ANZ, the Cotton Research and Development Corporation, the Grains Research and Development Corporation, Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited, McCaughey Memorial Institute, Meat & Livestock Australia, Sugar Research Australia, and RIRDC (rice and chicken meat research programs).