Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
26 Jan 2026
Applications close
31 Mar 2026
Benefit amount
$5,000 - $10,000
Eligible study level
Undergraduate
Eligible student type
Domestic students
Eligible study stage
Future study, Current study
Benefit duration
One or more years
Summary
The Warren Thornton Memorial Scholarship was established with a gift from Ms Betty Thornton in memory of her brother (George) Warren Thornton and is offered to domestic Bachelor of Agriculture students who demonstrate an interest in dairy industry, with a preference for commencing students from the Goulburn Valley.
About the donor
This scholarship was established by Ms Betty Thornton to commemorate her brother (George) Warren Thornton (1929-2012), who farmed at Tallygaroopna and was active in the Goulburn Valley community.
Benefits
This scholarship provides an allowance of up to $10,000.
Amount:
$5,000 - $10,000
Duration:
One or more years
Quantity:
At least 1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Be an Australian citizen, Permanent Resident or the holder of a Permanent Humanitarian Visa
- Be enrolled in a Bachelor of Agriculture
Selection criteria
The scholarship is offered to the student(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on their overall application with interest in and commitment to the dairy industry in a written application.
Preference will be given to students at the commencement of their studies and/or from the Goulburn Valley.
Study level:
Undergraduate
Student type:
Domestic students
Study stage type:
Future study, Current study
Study area:
Agricultural and veterinary sciences
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How to apply
You must submit an online application via the link below and include a statement of your interest in the Dairy Industry.
Such interest could extend to pasture production, cow nutrition, reproduction and health, calf management, milk harvesting and processing, agribusiness, dairy product marketing, and governance of the dairy industry. This statement should be no more than 1000 words.
When will I know the outcome?
For indicative outcome release timeframes, please refer to the Faculty of Science Scholarship Application Resources page.
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