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Scholarship Program2019

Agriculture | Agribusiness | Equine marcusoldham.vic.edu.au

Marcus Oldham

Established in 1962 in Geelong, Marcus Oldham, an independent higher education institution, has built a strong reputation for providing quality education. Our courses are developed in close consultation with industry, ensuring the curriculum is relevant to the needs of modern industry.

Creating your careerOur graduates have an excellent rate of employment with many students offered work prior to graduation. Our emphasis on business management and our close links with industry, ensure outstanding career opportunities.

The pathway to your passionInterested in pursuing a business management career within the agricultural or equine industries? Then look no further than Marcus Oldham. Our Scholarship Program awards students who are passionate about the agricultural and equine industries and would make a valuable contribution to strengthening the future of rural and regional Australia.

A scholarship for successOur Scholarship Program is open to everyone and there is no need to be enrolled with us before applying. Refer to our website regularly, as new scholarships may be added throughout the year. Available for the first year of study and, in some cases, for subsequent years, our scholarships provide students with financial assistance towards tuition and residential fees. This also significantly reduces the FEE-HELP obligation following graduation. With reputable industry contacts, we can also assist in building connections and help find unique opportunities without binding you to working for a sponsoring organisation.

Simply visit marcusoldham.vic.edu.au for all the information on individual scholarships, scholarship questions, application closing dates, interview dates and sponsors, or call 03 5243 3533.

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Scholarships on offer for 2019* entry

Marcus Oldham Scholarship Industry Course & Year of Eligibility Value Closing Date Interview Date

Agriculture Agribusiness Equine Management

Dr Alastair Mackenzie Wool 1 $15,000 21/08/2018 18/09/2018

Mutooroo Pastoral Company Station Properties, Sheep and Cattle 1 $15,000 21/08/2018 18/09/2018

Hazeldean Livestock Production Livestock 1 1 $10,000 21/08/2018 18/09/2018

Yiddinga Farm Management Sheep and Wool 1 1 $15,000 21/08/2018 18/09/2018

Australian Farm Management General Farming 1 $10,000 21/08/2018 18/09/2018

Upper Namoi Cotton Growers Association Cotton 1 $20,000 21/082018 18/09/2018

Ingleby Farm Management General Farming 1 $20,000 21/08/2018 19/09/2018

Golden Eggs Farms Egg Production/Agriculture 1 1 $10,000 21/08/2018 19/09/2018

Warakirri Agricultural Trusts Corporate Farming 1 1 $10,000 21/08/2018 19/09/2018

RC & EC (Cappur) Webb Trust (Agriculture) General Farming 1 $30,000 21/08/2018 19/09/2018

RC & EC (Cappur) Webb Trust (Agribusiness) General Farming 1 $30,000 21/08/2018 19/09/2018

Warrawidgee (Agriculture) Production Agriculture 1 1 $15,000 21/08/2018 20/09/2018

Warrawidgee (Farm Management) Farm Management 1 $20,000 21/08/2018 20/09/2018

Te Mania Angus Cattle Breeding 1 $10,000 21/08/2018 20/09/2018

Wealthcheck Management - 2 Scholarships of same value Corporate Farming 1 $23,000 21/08/2018 20/09/2018

Helen Macpherson Smith Trust Women in Agribusiness Agribusiness 1 $5,000 21/08/2018 20/09/2018

RMA Network Livestock 3 2 $10,000 22/10/2018 31/10/2018

Australian Thoroughbred Thoroughbred Racing and Breeding 1 $15,000 15/11/2018 11/12/2018

Australian Equestrian General Equestrian 1 $11,500 15/11/2018 11/12/2018

Darren Weir Racing Thoroughbred Racing and Breeding 1 $10,000 15/11/2018 11/12/2018

RASV Scholarship for Emerging Leaders Agriculture 3 2 $5,000 25/03/2019 02/04/2019

Bill Ruse Memorial General Farming 3 2 $10,000 25/03/2019 03/04/2019

Nick Petersen Memorial General Farming 1 $5,000 25/03/2019 03/04/2019

Yulgilbar Foundation Travel Awards - 4 Awards Open Enquire Enquire N/A $3,000 Open Open

*The year applies to the first year of relevant study. Some scholarships may have the financial benefit split across two or more years.

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Marcus Oldham Scholarship Industry Course & Year of Eligibility Value Closing Date Interview Date

Agriculture Agribusiness Equine Management

Dr Alastair Mackenzie Wool 1 $15,000 21/08/2018 18/09/2018

Mutooroo Pastoral Company Station Properties, Sheep and Cattle 1 $15,000 21/08/2018 18/09/2018

Hazeldean Livestock Production Livestock 1 1 $10,000 21/08/2018 18/09/2018

Yiddinga Farm Management Sheep and Wool 1 1 $15,000 21/08/2018 18/09/2018

Australian Farm Management General Farming 1 $10,000 21/08/2018 18/09/2018

Upper Namoi Cotton Growers Association Cotton 1 $20,000 21/082018 18/09/2018

Ingleby Farm Management General Farming 1 $20,000 21/08/2018 19/09/2018

Golden Eggs Farms Egg Production/Agriculture 1 1 $10,000 21/08/2018 19/09/2018

Warakirri Agricultural Trusts Corporate Farming 1 1 $10,000 21/08/2018 19/09/2018

RC & EC (Cappur) Webb Trust (Agriculture) General Farming 1 $30,000 21/08/2018 19/09/2018

RC & EC (Cappur) Webb Trust (Agribusiness) General Farming 1 $30,000 21/08/2018 19/09/2018

Warrawidgee (Agriculture) Production Agriculture 1 1 $15,000 21/08/2018 20/09/2018

Warrawidgee (Farm Management) Farm Management 1 $20,000 21/08/2018 20/09/2018

Te Mania Angus Cattle Breeding 1 $10,000 21/08/2018 20/09/2018

Wealthcheck Management - 2 Scholarships of same value Corporate Farming 1 $23,000 21/08/2018 20/09/2018

Helen Macpherson Smith Trust Women in Agribusiness Agribusiness 1 $5,000 21/08/2018 20/09/2018

RMA Network Livestock 3 2 $10,000 22/10/2018 31/10/2018

Australian Thoroughbred Thoroughbred Racing and Breeding 1 $15,000 15/11/2018 11/12/2018

Australian Equestrian General Equestrian 1 $11,500 15/11/2018 11/12/2018

Darren Weir Racing Thoroughbred Racing and Breeding 1 $10,000 15/11/2018 11/12/2018

RASV Scholarship for Emerging Leaders Agriculture 3 2 $5,000 25/03/2019 02/04/2019

Bill Ruse Memorial General Farming 3 2 $10,000 25/03/2019 03/04/2019

Nick Petersen Memorial General Farming 1 $5,000 25/03/2019 03/04/2019

Yulgilbar Foundation Travel Awards - 4 Awards Open Enquire Enquire N/A $3,000 Open Open

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How to applyApplications must include a current Curriculum Vitae (CV) / resume, with address, phone numbers, email, gender, date of birth, full education history, full employment history and contact details of at least two referees.

If applying for a First Year scholarship include official Year 12 or equivalent results and university enter score. Applications for Equine Management scholarships must include two named, colour photographs of applicant riding/handling horses.

A named, typed and titled essay of 500 words maximum on the specific scholarship question. A named, typed and titled essay of 100 words maximum on the generic College question: “What are your career goals and aspirations?”

An applicant may apply for more than one scholarship but will only receive one scholarship is any one academic year. If applying for multiple scholarships, you need only supply one copy of your CV and one copy of your College essay.

Applications must be received at Marcus Oldham College no later than 5.00pm Victorian time on the Scholarship closing date. Submission details are on this brochure. Applicants will be notified when application is received.

Applicants short listed for an interview will be advised approximately 20 days prior to the specified interview date. Interviews will be conducted at the College.

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With the exception of international applicants, the College does not conduct scholarship telephone or skype interviews.

The value of the scholarship will be deducted from the fees in the appropriate academic years(s) unless otherwise agreed to by the College.

A scholarship may not be awarded if no applicants meet the selection criteria. The College reserves the right to extend the closing and interview dates.

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Options to submit scholarship applications:

Email: scholarships@marcusoldham.vic.edu.auFax: 03 5244 1263 - Attention Scholarship CoordinatorPost: Marcus Oldham, Private Bag 116Geelong Mail Centre VIC 3221

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145 Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds VIC 3216 FreeCall: 1800 623 500 International: +61 3 5243 3533 Email: courses@marcusoldham.vic.edu.auHigher Education Provider PRV12133 marcusoldham.vic.edu.au

Group sponsor

Mrs Sandra Dent

Independent sponsor

Adam Giblin Memorial BursaryChris Shearer Memorial Bursary Warrawidgee

Yiddinga Holdings P/LBill Ruse Memorial Scholarship Nick Peterson Memorial Scholarship

Valued Sponsors of the 2019 Marcus Oldham Scholarship and Bursary Program