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2010 Nuffield Scholarships2010 Scholarships for Australian Primary Producers open
Nuffield Australia, through its Farming Scholars program, encourages Australian primary producers to adopt local and international best practice so that excellence in all aspects of Australian agricultural production, distribution and management is achieved.
Eligibility criteria
You are eligible for an Australian Nuffield Farming scholarship if you are:
- an Australian citizen
- engaged in farming as an owner or manager or an active member of a farming business
- intending to remain involved in primary production in Australia
- aged between 28* and 40*
Academic qualifications are not a prerequisite for a scholarship.
* Applicants outside this range may be considered.
Important dates
30 June 2009
Applications for 2010 scholarships close
July 2009
State-based selection panel short-list applicants
September 2009
Finalists interviewed
October 2009
Winners announced
Pre-tour briefing for all scholars
February/March 2010
Group 1 travels to New Zealand, United States (including Washington DC), Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Europe (itinerary to be confirmed)
March 2010
All scholars, from around the world, travel to the USA for one week to the Contemporary Scholars Conference (CSC)
June/July 2010
Group 2 travels to the Philippines, China, Canada, United States (including Washington DC), Ireland and France (itinerary to be confirmed)
Further information
Jim Geltch
CEO, Nuffield Australia
Mail PO Box 586, Moama NSW 2731
Phone 03 5480 0755 Fax 03 5480 0233
Email enquiries@nuffield.com.au web http://www.nuffield.com.au/
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