The Rural Bank university scholarship program aims to assist students who have been offered a place at an Australian university or College to study at Bachelor’s degree level for the first time in 2024 and are experiencing challenging circumstances.

The scholarship supports accommodation costs and/or other expenses directly related to the study of successful applicants e.g. - course costs, study related materials/equipment, text books, tutoring and educational travel within Australia.

The scholarship award value is $6,000 per year for 2 years for each successful recipient, subject to the criteria specified above and satisfactory academic performance.

Key general qualification criteria 

• This scholarship is for students living in Australia.
• You must be studying agribusiness or agriculture in an approved Australian course in an Australian university, college or TAFE.
• Your studies will enable you to contribute to the Australian agricultural industry.
• You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
• You can demonstrate leadership both within, and outside, your school community
• You can demonstrate the challenging circumstances (financial &/or social) hindering your ability to undertake further study; and
• You can demonstrate academic achievement and community involvement.
• Only first-time, first year university students wishing to study full-time in 2025 can apply.

• Phone: 1300 304 541