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
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. The donor has a preference for the awardee to be an undergraduate student, from the Goulburn Valley, with an interest in pursuing a career in the dairy industry.
If you are from the Goulburn Valley, commencing or currently studying a Bachelor of Agriculture, and can demonstrate an interest in dairy production, this scholarship could assist you financially with study and living expenses.
Benefits
Annual payment made after the census date
Value of award is linked to course duration
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
Selection is based on,
- being from the Goulburn Valley (preference)
- giving the best account, as determined by the Faculty’s committee responsible for scholarship, of their interest in and commitment to the dairy industry in a written application.
Preference will be given to students at the commencement of their studies, as per the donor's wishes.
Please note that to apply for this scholarship you will need to provide 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.
Study level:
Undergraduate
Student type:
Domestic students
Study stage type:
Future study, Current study
Study area:
Agricultural and veterinary sciences
Need help understanding the process?
Visit our scholarship guideApplication
How to apply
Submit an online application via the link below by the due date
When will I know the outcome?
- Round 1 (Jan-March applications): May-July
- Round 2 (June-August applications): September-October
- Future Rounds - TBC
Status:
Not open yet
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