Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
26 Jan 2026
Applications close
8 Mar 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $2,500
Eligible study level
Undergraduate, Graduate coursework
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Future study, Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The John James Woodward Rural Prize was established by Mrs Philippa Woodward and awarded to a student or students studying agriculture, with a focus on environmental preservation in particular rural and agricultural environments.
About the donor
The late Dr JJ Woodward (MBBS 1935) was a graduate of the University of Melbourne medical school who had a life-long interest in rural and environmental issues.
Benefits
This prize provides a one-off payment of $2500.
Amount:
Up to $2,500
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this prize, you must:
- Be enrolled in a Bachelor of Agriculture or a Master of Agricultural Sciences
- demonstrate financial need by submitting the Student Financial Assessment Form
Selection criteria
The prize is offered to the eligible student(s) ranked highest based on their application and Student Financial Assessment Form.
Preference is given to student who meet the rural student requirement.
Study level:
Undergraduate, Graduate coursework
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Future study, Current study
Study area:
Agricultural and veterinary sciences
Need help understanding the process?
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How to apply
Submit a Student Financial Assessment Form and Apply for the John James Woodward Rural Prize via the link below including a 500-1000 word statement to show your interest in the preservation of the environment, in particular rural and Agricultural environments.
When will I know the outcome?
For indicative outcome release timeframes, please refer to the Faculty of Science Scholarship Application Resources page.
Submit an applicationStatus:
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