Available to two applicants enrolled or intending to enrol in Year 1 of the Agriculture Program. The successful applicants will receive $5,000 in Year 1 and $20,000 in Year 3.
| 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.
The Mutooroo Pastoral Company (MPC) is family operated run by the Morgan/Wells families, all direct descendants of Peter Waite, who opened up the northeast pastoral runs in South Australia in 1868 with Sir Thomas Elder.
The Mutooroo Pastoral Company consists of five stations located in the north east pastoral zone of South Australia. It is a sheep and cattle enterprise which also manages its own stud sheep operation.
The Mutooroo Pastoral Company consists of the following properties:
- Mutooroo Station
- Mulyungarie Station
- Lilydale Station
- Manunda Station (managed out of Lilydale Station)
- Quinyambie Station
The successful recipients will become part of the team across Mutooroo Pastoral Company’s sheep & cattle operations, gaining exposure to a wide range of day-to-day activities.
Working across the five properties and the sheep stud, they will have the opportunity to develop skills in livestock husbandry, animal health, water management and general station operations.
Depending on the season and operational requirements, the recipient may also take part in large scale cattle musters & stud activities.
The recipient will have the opportunity to gain exposure to the management of running a pastoral business and the opportunity to learn from experienced staff across multiple facets of the business
MPC is keen to encourage people into livestock management as a profession, and as a result, this could lead to future employment opportunities within the company.
Applicants intending to enrol must meet College entry requirements. A condition of the scholarship is that applicants must take their Industry Placement with The Mutooroo Pastoral Company.
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