Rural Bank Agribusiness Scholarship

Rural Bank Agribusiness Scholarship

Here's what you need to know

• This scholarship is for students living in Australia.
• You must be studying agribusiness or agriculture in an approved Australian course in an Australian university, college or TAFE.
• Your studies will enable you to contribute to the Australian agricultural industry.
• You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
• You can demonstrate leadership both within, and outside, your school community
• You can demonstrate the challenging circumstances (financial &/or social) hindering your ability to undertake further study; and
• You can demonstrate academic achievement and community involvement.
• Only first-time, first year university students wishing to study full-time in 2025 can apply.

Fast facts

• Accommodation? Yes, it's covered. This scholarship supports accommodation costs, reducing the financial burden of paying rent.
• Study resources? Books and computers are a must for you to get through your studies, so it makes sense for these must-have items to be covered.
• How much?
  • The scholarship award value is $6,000 per year for a maximum of 2 years/or for the duration of the successful recipient’s course (up to a maximum of 2 years, whichever is the lesser), subject to the criteria set out below and satisfactory academic performance in the first year of study. 
  • For TAFE the scholarship award value is $3,000 for one year.
• Deferring? Scholarship funds cannot be put on lay-by so if you're planning a gap year you'll have to wait to apply.
• Mature age? Only Secondary school leavers graduated in 2024 or 2023 (taken a gap year) can apply for this scholarship.
• Started another course? This scholarship is for first time tertiary students only.
• Work part-time? The study and work life balance can be quite a juggle and we know that part-time work is essential to get by, provided you're studying full-time, this scholarship is for you.

Applications are encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTQA+.

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For further information or assistance please call 1300 304 541.