Applications for an AgriFuture Horizon Scholarship are open with students studying an agriculture-related or STEM degree in their last two years of study eligible to apply.

The scholarship, in partnership with industry sponsors, provides an annual $10,000 bursary over two years and professional development opportunities for eligible university students.

It also offers students annual industry work placements, access to industry leaders, professional development assistance and opportunities to network and gain knowledge at a range of industry events.

Students studying the following agriculture-related degrees are eligible to apply: Agricultural Science, Rural Science, Livestock-Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Agribusiness, Plant Science, Agricultural Economics, Resource Management, Sustainability, Food Security, Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths with major studies and subject selections relevant to, and aligned with, agriculture.

All applicants must have started tertiary studies no longer than two years after leaving secondary school.

Selectors will pick scholarship recipients on the basis of their commitment to a career in agriculture, as well as their leadership potential and tertiary academic record.

Applications close on November 22. People can find out more on website www.agrifutures.com.au/horizon.

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