RIRDC Horizon Scholarship
A scholarship for those passionate about agriculture.
The Horizon Scholarship is an initiative of the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation that, in partnership with industry sponsors, supports undergraduates studying agriculture at university by providing:
- A bursary of $5,000 per year for the duration of their degree
- Mentoring partnerships with university faculty members and industry leaders
- Professional development workshops
- Annual industry work placements that give students first-hand exposure to modern agricultural practices, and
- Opportunities to network and gain knowledge at a range of industry events.
Applications close 1st February 2013
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Horizon Scholarship students must be entering their first year of university, studying a degree related to agriculture, such as:
- Agricultural Science
- Rural Science
- Livestock/Animal Science
- Veterinary Science
- Agribusiness
Scholarship recipients will be selected on the basis of their commitment to a career in agriculture, as well as their leadership potential and high school academic record.
