Key scholarship details
Application status
Opening soon
Applications open
26 Jan 2026
Applications close
31 Mar 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $2,500
Eligible study level
Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The Old Agriculture Fellows Travel Award was established with a gift from the Society of Old Agriculture Fellows and is offered to students who are enrolled in a Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture and undertake travel for a significant conference in, or outside of, Australia.
Benefits
This award provides a one-off payment of approximately $2500.
Amount:
Up to $2,500
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
At least 1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this award, you must:
- Be enrolled in a Doctor of Philosophy – Science in the field of Agricultural Science
- Have met the requirements for confirmation of your candidature
- Be enrolled at the time of the proposed travel and not have submitted your thesis or be on a leave of absence.
Note: Graduate Researchers need to apply for Study Away if travelling for research-related activities away from the University.
Selection criteria
The award is offered to the student(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on the quality of their application.
Conditions
Students must undertake the proposed travel. In addition, students must agree to the University sharing their name and course details with the donor of their scholarship and provide a note of appreciation and a brief report on the benefits of the scholarship if requested.
Study level:
Graduate research
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Current study
Study area:
Agricultural and veterinary sciences
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How to apply
You must submit an application and include:
- Personal statement addressing the purpose of, and commitment to, your research
- Statement of support from supervisor
- Evidence of accepted conference presentation
- Travel plan and budget.
When will I know the outcome?
- Round 1 (Jan-March applications): May-July
- Round 2 (June-August applications): September-October
- Future Rounds - TBC
Status:
Opening soon
Applications open:
26 Jan 2026
Applications close:
31 Mar 2026
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