Value
Up to $15,000
Eligibility

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.

Must also show a genuine interest in pursuing a career in the grains industry.

Dates
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.

Supported by
Background

Lawson Grains is one of Australia’s leading corporate grain producers, owning and operating eleven large-scale farming aggregations across six regions in New South Wales and Western Australia, with approximately 110,000 arable hectares under management. Complemented by an integrated grain storage and logistics business, Lawson Grains is focused on delivering safe, reliable and profitable grain production at scale. The business is committed to attracting and developing exceptional people, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and operational excellence, all guided by its purpose: For the love of farming.

Requirements

The Scholarship is to be awarded to an applicant who demonstrates a financial need.

It is desired but not necessary for the recipient to undertake their Year 2 Industry Placement with Lawson Grains.

The recipient will receive $10,000 in their first year of study. An additional $5,000 will be awarded in Year 3 if they successfully complete their Year 2 Industry Placement with Lawson Grains.

Questions
  1. What are the significant opportunities you observe in the Australian grains industry, and what strategies or actions do you propose to realise these opportunities?
  2. What are the reasons or specific circumstances that necessitate your request for financial support to attend Marcus Oldham?
How to Apply