Warren Thornton Memorial Scholarship

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.

Applications open

22 Jan 2024

Applications closed

31 Mar 2024

Application type

Application required
How to apply

Benefit type

Bi-annual payment
Full benefit details

Citizenship requirements

Australian / domestic student

Total value

up to $6,000

Applicable study areas

Agriculture, animal studies, food science and veterinary science

Number of scholarships awarded

Approximately 1

  • Eligibility & selection criteria

    Eligibility

    To be eligible 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.

  • Application process

    Submit an online application via the link below by the due date

What are the benefits?

Bi-annual payment made after the census date

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