Driscoll's Scholarship in Agricultural Science
Driscoll's Australia is a joint venture company owned by Driscoll's (USA) – the world’s market leader in berries and Costa – Australia's leading integrated growing and marketer of premium quality fresh produce. Partnering with a broad grower base across a national footprint, Driscoll's Australia supplies year round berries to consumers using exclusively patented varieties developed by their joint venture partners breeding programs. Driscoll's wish to establish scholarships with the aim to increase industry skills and strengthen the Tasmanian community in which Driscoll's operate in the State and provide opportunities for students and a career path in the horticultural industry.
Eligibility
Available to a student commencing a Bachelor of Agricultural Science or Bachelor of Applied Science (Agriculture and Business) in Semester 1, 2020. Mentoring and work placement opportunities with Driscoll's may be available for the successful applicant. Selection will be based on financial need and academic potential.
On-going Eligibility
To retain this award, recipients are required to achieve a minimum Pass result in all units studied each semester.
Amount
$5,000 per year
Duration
Up to four years
Closing Date
31 October 2019
Apply
Apply online prior to closing date. Applications cannot be submitted after closing date. As applicants will be assessed on the quality of application, all questions should be answered in full. Please ensure care is taken with spelling and grammar.
Application status
Closed. Applications are being assessed.
