WHY AGRICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE IMPORTANT 

We know that rural and regional students face a range of challenges when pursuing tertiary studies. Students from non-farming backgrounds can also find it difficult to gain practical experience and establish networks in agriculture-related fields.

In 2025, Riverine Plains is proud to be sponsoring a student through the AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship Program and encourage local university students from the Riverine Plains region to apply for this valuable opportunity. Applications for the program close on Friday 10 January, 2025,

The Riverine Plains Scholarship Program has had a big impact on students from both farming and non-farming backgrounds  working towards their qualifications in an agriculture-related field. Each of the scholarships offered through the Riverine Plains Scholarship Program recognise academic excellence and leadership potential, providing financial support, as well as an invaluable pathway to future employment through work experience and networking.

Haylee Murrell, Alvan Blanch Agriculture Scholar, 2023

"I’m incredibly honoured and thrilled to be the recipient of an Alvan Blanch Australian Agriculture Scholarship. Not coming from a traditional farming background, I’m eager to grow my community and meet fellow peers and industry leaders from different backgrounds, and the networking opportunities provided by Riverine Plains are really exciting for me. This scholarship allows me to immerse myself in further education while establishing a career that I am passionate about."

Haylee Murrell
Alvan Blanch Agriculture Scholar, 2023

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

See our current and past scholarship partners and opportunities.

 

Riverine Plains Scholarship Teaser

Applications close 10 January, 2025!

The Riverine Plains Scholarship

The Riverine Plains Scholarship is open to students local to the Riverine Plains region who are studying for an agriculture-related degree. 

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Hanrahan Family Scholarship

Hanrahan Family Scholarship

Since 2019, the Hanrahan Family Scholarship (in memory of John Hanrahan) has recognised agricultural excellence in the Riverine Plains region.

Alvan Blanch Australia Scholarship

Alvan Blanch Australia Scholarships

In 2023, the Alvan Blanch Australia Scholarships supported students from a non-farming background considering agriculture as a career.

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Corteva Agriscience Scholarship - Teaser

Corteva Agriscience Scholarship

In 2022 and 2023, the Corteva Agriscience Scholarship had a plant breeding and agronomy focus.

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Uncle Tobys Scholarship - Teaser

Uncle Tobys Scholarship

From 2021-2023, the Uncle Tobys Scholarship recognised and encouraged agricultural excellence, with a focus on general agronomy, oats and post-farm-gate manufacture.

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