Victorian Wheat Research Foundation 2nd Year Scholarship

The Victorian Wheat Research Foundation originally developed a facility in the late 1960’s at the current Grains Innovation Park site in Horsham. This was principally to breed wheat but has evolved and expanded over more than half a century.

The Victorian Wheat Research Foundation are proud supporters of students wishing to pursue a career in the agricultural industries and who have the potential to contribute to the future of Australian agriculture. The Victorian Wheat Research Foundation are pleased to help students strive to achieve their education goals.

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Applications Open

13 September, 2020

Applications Close

15 March, 2021

Scholarship Value

$5,000

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Number of Scholarships Awarded

1

Applicable Study Areas

Plants and Soils

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Eligibility & Selection Criteria

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to:

Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
Be enrolled as a 2nd year student in a full-time course at Longerenong College in 2021

Selection Criteria

The scholarship will be awarded on merit to the successful applicant who:

Has a strong record of achievement (i.e. at work, school or in the community)
Enthusiasm for the agricultural industry
Illustrates an understanding of the knowledge and skills that will be required for a successful career in the Australian grains industry
Intends to work in the Australian grains industry
Intends to study the Diploma of Agronomy in the second year of the course
Demonstrate financial need