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2018 NUFFIELD SCHOLARSHIPS
FOR AUSTRALIAN PRIMARY PRODUCERS
Developing current, emerging and future leaders
$30,000
bursary available
to study cutting-edge global agriculture
• 16 weeks overseas travel in 18 months
• Applications close June 16, 2017
Scholarship Investors Include:
@NuffieldAust
www.nuffield.com.au
Cotton Research and
Development Corporation
The Robert Gatenby
Memorial Trust
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Message from
THE CHAIRMAN
You don’t just see the world with Nuffield, you
meet the world. A scholarship isn’t just a professional
development experience, but one of the most impactful
personal development experiences money can’t buy. Time
away from farm and family isn’t easy, but with the global
Nuffield alumni support, followed by the knowledge you
bring back, I guarantee it’s worth it.
”
Andrew Fowler
CHAIRMAN, NUFFIELD AUSTRALIA
ABBY MCKIBBEN 2015 SCHOLAR ROARING BEACH, TASMANIA
Welcome to Nuffield Australia Farming Scholarships. I am proud to introduce
myself as the Chairman of Nuffield Australia, a position I have held since
September 2016.
Nuffield Australia has been selecting scholars for over 60 years. It is the leading
program for primary producers in Australia which identifies new leaders in
industry and the community. It is also part of a global network of over 1,600
scholars from many other countries.
Scholars represent many rural industries and are selected on merit as people
committed to their industry sector and are typically engaged with their regions and
communities.
We are proud to announce the opening of the 2018 round of farming
scholarships. We are offering approximately 28 scholarships to practicing primary
producers and farm managers and I encourage you to apply to become a part of
our worldwide agricultural network.
Developing current, emerging and future leaders
@NuffieldAust
“
The experience of travel, both together on the Global
Focus Program and alone on individual study, gives
confidence to tackle new challenges in your stride. You
will learn things about yourself and others that will stay
with you for a lifetime. A Nuffield Scholarship is designed
to challenge, stretch and grow you as an individual and
as a key contributor to your industry. Personally, I can
say that it has done all this and more.
”
DAN RICHARDS 2016 SCHOLAR TIWI, NORTHERN TERRITORY
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Program COMPONENTS
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2017 Nuffield Australia National Conference is a chance to
meet the Nuffield network and agri-business leaders, receive a
briefing about the program and formally be awarded the scholarship
2018 Contemporary Scholars Conference (CSC) is a week-long program
for all newly-selected scholars from around the world. Scholars build networks
and consider international trade and policy issues affecting agriculture. It
is a truly cultural and ambassadorial experience where leadership skills are
enhanced
2018 Global Focus Programs (GFP) offer a six-week, group travel
experience spent in various countries across three continents. Scholars select
one of six programs to investigate agricultural production, marketing, trade and
environmental issues and experience social and cultural aspects of each region
2018–19 Individual Study Program enables scholars to travel to countries
of choice to study their chosen individual research topic
Both written and verbal reporting is a requirement of the scholarship and
these are completed following the 16-weeks of research, as specified
by Nuffield Australia
Note: Financial assistance to the value of $30,000 (subject to conditions) is
provided to cover costs associated with the study period. Costs exceeding this
value must be met by the scholar
Developing current, emerging and future leaders
@NuffieldAust
Scholarship CALENDAR
APRIL 1, 2017
Applications open
JUNE 16, 2017
Applications close
10-21 JULY 2017
State-based interviews held over
two weeks
MARCH 2018
Contemporary Scholars Conference in
The Netherlands
MARCH/APRIL 2018
Three Global Focus Programs travel
JUNE/JULY 2018
Three Global Focus Programs travel
14-15 AUGUST 2017
Final national interviews held
JANUARY 2019
Final written report deadline
SEPTEMBER 18–22, 2017
National Conference in Darwin, NT.
Scholarship awarded, briefing day,
two-day conference plus study tour
SEPTEMBER 2019
Verbal presentation, debrief and
scholarship finale at the National
Conference
Note: The scholarship tenure is 16 weeks over a period of
18 months. The longest compulsory element is the Global Focus
Program, where scholars are overseas for six weeks
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Available SCHOLARSHIPS
NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Investor:
Scholarship:
STATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Investor:
Scholarship:
Investor:
• Three grain industry
• One pork industry scholarship
• One fisheries industry
• One dairy industry scholarship
• One red meat industry
• One vegetable industry
• One woolgrower industry
• One banana industry scholarship
scholarships
scholarship
scholarship
scholarship
• One viticulture or wine industry
• One scholarship for a Victorian
primary producer
• One scholarship for a Victorian
primary producer
• One dairy industry scholarship
for Victoria
scholarship
• One scholarship for a
South Australian primary producer
• One scholarship for a
• One scholarship for a primary
South Australian primary producer
producer anywhere in Australia
• One scholarship for a New South
scholarship
• One cotton industry scholarship
Cotton Research and
Development Corporation
• One chicken meat industry
scholarship
• One rice industry scholarship
• One egg industry scholarship
Scholarship:
Wales primary producer
• One scholarship for a primary
producer anywhere in Australia
• One scholarship for a Tasmanian
primary producer
• One scholarship for a primary
producer anywhere in Australia
• One scholarship for a primary
producer anywhere in Australia
• One scholarship, Northern
The Robert Gatenby
Memorial Trust
• One scholarship for a Western
Australian primary producer
Australia
Note: The provision of all Scholarships is subject to the suitability of applicants and confirmation of sponsorship arrangements.
Additional Scholarships may be offered subject to funding becoming available.
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www.nuffield.com.au
ELIGIBILITY
Nuffield Scholarships are open to applicants who are:
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Between 28-45 years of age. Please note that exceptional
candidates outside this age range will be considered
Ordinarily a resident of Australia
Engaged in farming, horticulture or fishing as an owner or manager
or an active member of a farming business
Intending to remain involved in primary production in Australia.
Regard will be given to the value of the experience that the applicant will gain through the study.
All scholars must write a comprehensive report about the research findings. This report remains
the property of Nuffield Australia and will be published at Nuffield Australia’s discretion.
“
A Nuffield farming Scholarship is by the far the best
thing I have ever undertaken in relationship to farming,
business and personal development. You become part of
a global network of great farmers wanting to improve and
advance agriculture. You soon realise that all farmers
face similar challenges, and we can learn from each
other to succeed.
”
Nuffield Australia has been supporting innovative and progressive
Australian primary producers for 65 years. Nuffield is committed
to developing future leaders in Australian agriculture through its
longstanding scholarships program, supporting people working
across Australian agriculture who strive for excellence.
Nuffield Australia has over 370 alumni located across all States
and Territories of Australia, from a broad cross section of primary
industries. Over the 60 years of Nuffield Australia, our scholars
have been pivotal in influencing the development of new and
emerging industries and are recognised as leaders not only in their
communities and industries but also across Australian agriculture.
Visit Nuffield Australia’s website and download
the application form: www.nuffield.com.au
or contact 02 9463 9229.
NIGEL CORISH, 2014 SCHOLAR GOONDIWINDI, QUEENSLAND
Developing current, emerging and future leaders
@NuffieldAust
www.nuffield.com.au