An initiative of the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, in partnership with industry sponsors, The Horizon Scholarship, provides a bursary of $5000 per year for the duration of a student’s university degree.

The Horizon Scholarship also offers students annual industry work placements that give them first-hand exposure to modern agricultural practices, mentoring partnerships with university faculty members and industry leaders, professional development workshops and opportunities to network and gain knowledge at a range of industry events.

To be eligible for The Horizon Scholarship students must be entering their first year of university and studying a degree related to agriculture, such as agricultural science, rural science, livestock/animal science, veterinary science or agribusiness.

Scholarship recipients will be selected on the basis of their commitment to a career in agriculture, as well as their leadership potential and high school academic record.

Applications close on February 1, 2012 and shortlisted applicants must be available for a telephone interview on February 14 or 15, 2012.

Application forms can be downloaded from the RIRDC website at www.rirdc.gov.au or by contacting RIRDC on 02 6271 4100.