Deadline: 20-Jul-22
The Department for Environment and Water (DEW) is seeking applications for its Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship to provide farmers (aged 18-40) in South Australia with the opportunity to improve personal and professional skills that will benefit the industry, the individual in their own business or employment and the sustainability of natural resources that underpin primary production.
Purpose: The Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship for Farmers (The Scholarship) may be used for study tours, courses or further study or assist to directly fund their commencement of a specific project.
Funding Information
- The Scholarship is made possible from funding from the Department for Environment and Water (DEW) and offers an $10,000 grant to the successful recipient.
- DEW is committed to supporting communities and industry to make decisions and take action to ensure the sustainable use of the natural resources.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Scholarship is open to all young South Australian farmers between the ages of 18-40 who have been involved in farming, as their principal activity for the past 12 months.
Selection Criteria
- Selection of the recipient will be based upon the applicant’s abilities, achievements and motivation to succeed in a primary production career (agriculture, horticulture, viticulture or aquaculture).
- The recipient will need to demonstrate competency in a range of farming and interpersonal skills and will be expected to work within his/her chosen industry while holding The Scholarship.
- Finalists will then be selected and interviewed by the selection panel.
For more information, visit https://www.agbureau.com.au/awards/sustainable-agriculture-scholarship