​Live Rural Up-skill Scholarships Program 2017

Live Rural is offering two scholarships in 2017 for people on farm to up skill in studies that will enable them to contribute to the productivity of the farming business they work within and the Australian agricultural industry.    
 
Mellow In The Yellow was an event held in Tatyoon that successfully raised funds to provide these two scholarships to local farming communities. The event also raised funds for the the National Centre for Farmer Health based in Hamilton Victoria, donating $5,000.
 
The Live Rural Scholarship will provide each successful applicant with funding up to the value of $2,000 to assist with his or her studies. 
 
The scholarship funding aims to support the winning applicants with covering expenses such things as course costs and accommodation costs. 
 
The scholarship criteria stipulate that the applicant:
 
  • Is an Australian citizen or permanent resident;
  • Live within the Rippon or Lowan Districts of Victoria.
  • An employee working on farm or a farm owner.
  • Studying a course that is related to agriculture or will enhance the productivity of the farming enterprise. (course must be within Australia);
  • Have been working within the the agricultural industry for a minimum of two years.
  • Be able to complete the full course with in twelve months or less.
 
Applications are now open and close on 27 April 2017.

    Fill out the form below to submit your application on line.

    ​Application Form for 'Live Rural' Up-Skill Scholarship Program

    Applicant Details 

    Employment Details
    How long you have been employed at your current place of employment or how long have you worked on your own property.

    Referee 1 Details 

    Scholarship Questionar 


    ​Hint:
    ​Explain why you feel this course or qualification will benefit you as a person who is actively working in the farming community.

    Hint:
    What are the issues you are addressing? 
    - Are you an employee that is up-skillig in machinery use
    - Are you a business owner up-skilling in business management or accounting?
    - Are you a wife or family member who keeps the books and wanting to learn more?
     Explain what the gap is that will be filled in the farming enterprise through you studying this course.


    Hint:
    Explain what education outcomes you will achieve from participating in the course and what positive impact will be.  




    Hint:
    Are there any skills or knowledge that you feel that you will be able to share with others within your work place or those in the wider farming community on completion of the course? 
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