Available to applicants enrolled or intending to enrol in Year 1 of the Agriculture Program or Year 1 of the Agribusiness Program. The scholarship is to assist young Australians interested in a career in quality wool production and sheep farm management.
| Closing date | 31 July 2023 |
| Interview date | Week beginning 21 August 2023 |
This scholarship is provided by the Farran Foundation, courtesy of Andrew Farran. Andrew Farran has had a long-time interest in, and commitment to, the Australian wool industry.
The scholarship is to assist young Australians interested in a career in quality wool production and sheep farm management.
The applicant must be dedicated to pursuing a career in agriculture, in particular the wool industry.
The funds will be allocated on the basis of $30,000 in Year 1 of study and $30,000 in Year 3 of study.
- What is a significant challenge currently impacting Australian agriculture, and what potential solutions or actions could be implemented to address this issue effectively?
- Do you perceive freeze branding, which involves treating the breech area of lambs with liquid nitrogen, as a potentially feasible and ethically acceptable alternative to mulesing in the context of Australian agriculture?
- What are your career goals and aspirations?