Agriculture Degree scholarships for MidCoast
Welcoming scholarships for local online tertiary students of agriculture - Jones Island dairy farmer Sam Nicholson (with Albert), Hunter Local Land Services’ Albert Mullen, Camden Haven High Yr 11 ag student Monique Roberts, Taree Universities Campus CEO Donna Ballard and Hannan Vale dairy farmer Abbey Smeets (with Reggie).
Taree Universities Campus (TUC) and Hunter Local Land Services are proudly announcing scholarship support for online Agriculture students across the MidCoast.
Hunter Local Land Services will provide a total of $20,000 in scholarship support to extend across 2021 and 2022.
Students who are enrolled to study online any of the following UNE (University of New England) Agriculture degrees through Taree Universities Campus are eligible to apply for assistance:
· Bachelor of Agribusiness
· Bachelor of Agricultural & Resource Economics
· Bachelor of Agriculture
· Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Business (Joint Program)
· Bachelor of Rural Science
· Bachelor of Sustainability
TUC CEO Donna Ballard thanked Hunter Local Land Services for their strong support and encouraged potential ag students to apply soon.
“We are incredibly grateful to Local Land Services for this opportunity for students to seek financial help,” Mrs Ballard said.
“UNE courses are filling fast for 2021, so if you’re keen to study agriculture online and you live here in the MidCoast, please give us a call on 1300 169 990 or visit our website https://www.tareeuni.org.au/browse-courses
“We’re also excited to announce the Local Land Services sponsorship will include work and training placements in the region’s agriculture sector, student involvement in ag research projects and field trials, as well as tutoring and mentoring.”
Please click here https://www.tareeuni.org.au/apply-for-a-scholarship to register your Expression of Interest in the Local Land Services agriculture degree scholarships.
Media inquiries: Donna Ballard 0417 570 359