Background

There are many scholarships on offer for students enrolled in the Farm Business Management, Agribusiness and Horse Business Management Courses at Marcus Oldham which offers direct financial assistance towards students' fees.

Scholarships are aimed at providing financial assistance towards the tuition fee for the respective course and are generally available for the first year of study and in some cases for subsequent years. 

These scholarships have been made available through the generous support of sponsors, friends and families within the agricultural, agribusiness and horse industries.

Marcus Oldham College 2014 Scholarship Program (1216 KB)

Advantages

Not Necessarily Academically Based

Scholarships do not necessarily go to applicants who have excelled academically at Secondary School. They are awarded to people based on personal qualities and to those who are likely to make a valuable contribution to the agricultural and equine industries in the future. Scholarships are also available to those who would not normally be able to undertake an education at Marcus Oldham College because of financial constraints.     

Better than a Loan

Scholarships directly reduce the cost of the tuition which means that there may be a significantly reduced FEE-HELP obligation following graduation.

Other Benefits of a Scholarship

In some cases a scholarship may assist in finding work with a sponsoring organization. Being able to note on a CV that you hold a scholarship could also assist with further job opportunities. A scholarship can also assist in building further contacts through greater networking opportunities.

Obligation Free

In most cases scholarships do not bind you to working for the sponsoring organization. 

Now Available

AGRIBUSINESS SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarship	Industry	1st Year	Other Years	Value ($)	Closing Date	Interview Date	Status
Bill Ruse Memorial	General Farming		Y	6500	7/3/14	13/3/14	OPEN
Hazeldean Livestock Production	Livestock	Y		7500	30/8/13	24/9/13	OPEN
Helen Macpherson Smith Trust - Women in Agriculture	Agribusiness	Y		5000	30/8/13	26/9/13	OPEN
HV McKay Sunshine Foundation (Agribusiness)	Agribusiness		Y	10000	13/9/13	17/10/13	OPEN
Massey Ferguson - Agco	Farm Machinery	Y		10000	30/8/13	25/9/13	OPEN
MPH Agriculture Werribee	General Farming	Y		10000	30/8/13	24/9/13	OPEN
Proadvice and Clients	Agribusiness		Y	10000	13/9/13	17/10/13	OPEN
Warakirri Agricultural Trusts	Corporate Farming	Y		7500	30/8/13	25/9/13	OPEN
Webb (2 Available)	General Farming	Y	Y	30000	30/8/13	25/9/13	OPEN
Yiddinga Farm Management	Livestock	Y		10000	30/8/13	25/9/13	OPEN
Yulgilbar Travel Awards	Open	Y	Y	3000	7/3/14	13/3/14	OPEN

 

AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarship	Industry	1st Year	Other Years	Value ($)	Closing Date	Interview Date	Status
Australian Farm Management	General Farming	Y		10000	30/8/13	24/9/13	OPEN
Bill Ruse Memorial	General Farming		Y	6500	7/3/14	13/3/14	OPEN
Dr Alastair Mackenzie	Wool	Y		15000	30/8/13	24/9/13	OPEN
Hazeldean Livestock Production	Livestock	Y		7500	30/8/13	24/9/13	OPEN
HV McKay Sunshine Foundation (Agriculture)	General Farming	Y		10000	30/8/13	25/9/13	OPEN
Ingleby Farm Management	General Farming	Y		20000	30/8/13	24/9/13	OPEN
Massey Ferguson - Agco	Farm Machinery	Y		10000	30/8/13	25/9/13	OPEN
Nareen Station	Sheep and Cattle	Y		10000	14/3/14	18/4/14	OPEN
Nick Petersen Memorial	General Farming	Y		5000	7/3/14	13/3/14	OPEN
Warakirri Agricultural Trusts	Corporate Farming	Y		7500	30/8/13	25/9/13	OPEN
Webb (2 Available)	General Farming	Y	Y	30000	30/8/13	25/9/13	OPEN
Yiddinga Farm Management	Livestock	Y		10000	30/8/13	25/9/13	OPEN
Yulgilbar Travel Awards	Open	Y	Y	3000	7/3/14	13/3/14	OPEN

 

EQUINE MANAGEMENT

Scholarship	Industry	1st Year	Other Years	Value ($)	Closing Date	Interview Date	Status
Australian Equestrian	General Equestrian	Y		11500	9/8/13	26/9/13	OPEN
Australian Stud Book	Thoroughbred Racing and Breeding	Y		10000	8/11/13	5/12/13	OPEN
Australian Stud Book - Equine Husbandry	Thoroughbred Racing and Breeding	Y		5000	8/11/13	5/12/13	OPEN
Australian Thoroughbred	Thoroughbred Racing and Breeding	Y		15000	8/11/13	5/12/13	OPEN
Virbac Animal Health Equine Management	General Horse	Y		7500	16/12/13	9/1/14	OPEN

 

Holders in 2013

Marcus Oldham College is Australia's leading rural business management college with a reputation for providing quality education.  The College has many sponsors who generously donate scholarship funds that financially assist students with their studies.

Below is a list of the scholarships awarded, together with recipient/s:

 

Chris Turnbull Agribusiness

Yiddinga Farm Management

Lachlan Kelly Agribusiness

MPH Agriculture Werribee

Andrew Powne Agribusiness

Warakirri Agricultural Trusts

Courteney Moffat Agribusiness

E.C. Webb Trust

Alexandra Purcell Agribusiness

E.C. Webb Trust

Caitlin Chester Agribusiness

Helen Macpherson Smith Trust Women in Agriculture

Alexandra Webster Agribusiness

Proadvice and Clients

Lachlan Barclay Agriculture

Dr Alastair Mackenzie

Jack Webster Agriculture

Australian Farm Management

Toby Newsome Agriculture

Khancoban Station

James Head Agriculture

Ingleby Farm Management

Alec Pengilley Agriculture

Ingleby Farm Management

Callum Kinnear Agriculture

E.C. Webb Trust

Robert Binks Agriculture

E.C. Webb Trust

Luke Melisi Agriculture

Massey Ferguson - Agco

Georgia Munro Agriculture

Hazeldean Livestock Production

Chris Sondhu Agriculture

Nareen Station

Alexander Keynes Agriculture

Susanne Collins Angas Bursary

Jillian Witherow Agriculture

Merlyn Myer Scholarship for Women in Agriculture

Andrew Fisher Agriculture

Bill Ruse Memorial

James Hillcoat Agriculture

Yulgilbar Travel Award

George Levy Agriculture

Nick Petersen Memorial

Isabelle Whatley Equine Management

Australian Equestrian

Katherine Reed Equine Management

Australian Thoroughbred

Ashlee Finch Equine Management

Australian Stud Book

Melissa Gillis Equine Management

Australian Stud Book - Equine Husbandry

Sheree Gotts Equine Management

Thoroughbred Breeders Australia

Catherine Angus Equine Management

Thoroughbred Breeders Australia

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2012 Scholarship Winners
2011 Scholarship Winners
2010 Scholarship Winners
2009 Scholarship Winners

Apply

Written application

Scholarship applications are to include the following three items:

1. A current curriculum vitae (CV) / resume, including name, address, phone number, email, gender, date of birth, full education history, full employment history and contact details of at least two referees (if applying for a 1st year scholarship also include official Year 12 results and university enter score). 
   Note: for all Equine Business Management related scholarships also include two colour photographs of yourself riding/handling horses with your name on the back
2. A typed essay (of no more than 500 words) answering the specific scholarship question, with the essay question and your name at the top.  Information about each scholarship, including the scholarship question, can be found by clicking on each of the scholarships in the Scholarship Table.
3. A typed essay (of no more than 100 words) answering the generic College question:
   "What are your goals and aspirations for the future", with your name at the top.

Additional Notes and Variations

• For the Webb Scholarship  additional information is required and due to the nature of the specific scholarship questions, the general College question need not be answered - see specific scholarships for details.
• Applications can be submitted for more than one scholarship, but applicants can only be the recipient of one scholarship in any one academic year. If applying for multiple scholarships, one copy of your CV and one copy of your College essay is sufficient.

Submission

Applications are to be received at Marcus Oldham College by no later than 5.00pm Victorian time, on the scholarship close date.

Applications may be submitted via:

• Email: Scholarship Coordinator
• Fax: (03)  5244 1263 made attention to Scholarship Coordinator
• Post: Scholarship Coordinator, Marcus Oldham College, Private Bag 116, Geelong Mail Centre, Vic, 3221

Note: if submitting by post, please do not submit in a folder or use plastic sleeves.  A staple in the left hand top corner is sufficient.

Process

The following process is followed:

• Acknowledgement of the receipt of the written application will be by email or mailed to the address on the CV
• Applicants who are short listed for an interview will be advised approximately 21 days prior to the interview date
• Interviews will be conducted at the College on the dates specified for each scholarship (Note: the College does not conduct scholarship interviews via telephone - with the exception of international applicants)
• The successful applicant will receive a Scholarship Letter of Offer and will need to advise the College in writing of acceptance of the scholarship and obligations as a recipient within 7 days of written notification
• The value of the scholarship will be deducted from the fees in the appropriate academic years(s) unless otherwise agreed to by the College.

In awarding scholarships there are a number of additional factors taken into consideration at the interview including committment to the agricultural or horse industry, personal presentation, academic performance and ability to communicate.

In the opinion of the interview panel, if no applicants are deemed to meet the selection criteria, scholarships may not be awarded.

The College reserves the right to extend the closing and interview dates.