Cropping only
Open to students who meet the College entry requirements and are enrolled or intending to enrol in Year 1 of the Bachelor of Business (Agriculture) Program and show a genuine interest in pursuing a career in the agriculture Industry.
The funds will be allocated on the basis of $15,000 in the first year of study and $15,000 in the final year of study.
| Closing date | 11 September 2026 (5pm AEST) |
Interviews for all first-year scholarships (2027) will be conducted via Microsoft Teams, commencing the week starting Monday 5th October 2026.
Excel Farms represents a joint venture between local Australian Farmers and a Canadian investment fund. Led from our head office in Ararat, VIC, we are dedicated to developing strong agricultural portfolios specialising in broad-acre cropping, lamb trading, and wool production.
Since commencing operations in 2020, we have expanded our footprint across Australia to include eight aggregations spanning the Western District, Wimmera, and Mallee regions of Victoria, the Limestone Coast of South Australia, Western Australia, and most recently Griffith, New South Wales.
- What factors or motivations drive your involvement and interest in the field of Australian agriculture?
- What qualities and characteristics do you believe contribute to being an effective farm manager? Give an example of something you have experienced/observed.
- What are your career goals and aspirations?