Rabobank Scholarship in Animal Science or Agriculture

Rabobank is a significant force in Australian agriculture. Their in-depth knowledge of agribusiness finance, and appreciation of the challenges facing Australia's rural sector, have enabled them to develop into one of the country's leading, and most respected, rural financiers. Rabobank is committed to assisting rural students to further their education, and through their scholarship is helping to support the future of the rural sector.

Available: There is one scholarship in 2009

Scholarship Benefits: $5 000 for one year

Duration: Paid for one year only

Course(s): A full-time Bachelor of Agriculture; or Bachelor of Animal Science at  the Hawkesbury Campus

Eligibility to apply

Applicants must:

• Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia;
• Be a commencing student starting at UWS for the first time; and
• Have completed their HSC not more than two years prior to commencement;
• Have a home address from a rural location*, excluding any locations as defined by UWS, as part of the Greater Western Sydney region.

*Rural Classifications based from website: Backing Australia's Future.

Application Process and Selection: Applicants should apply using the Group B – Donor Funded Scholarships Application Form available on the How to Apply webpages.

Applicants must ensure that they complete the personal statement section of the application which requires you to demonstrate your leadership skills.

Selection of this scholarship will be determined on the basis of your academic record and personal statement. 

Conditions of the Scholarship: Recipients must remain in full-time study (40 credit points of study per semester) and maintain a minimum GPA of four (pass average).

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