Protected Cropping Australia Scholarship for Emerging Leaders in Protected Cropping

Scholarship Type:  High Potential
Scholarship Group:  B

Value

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Citizenship:

• Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, international student, or eligible New Zealand Citizen**
  _{** Eligible New Zealand Citizen includes students who meet the criteria for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP. Further details available here: Changes to fees for New Zealand Citizens | Western Sydney University}

Enrolment:

• new or continuing student

Program/s:

• demonstrate a strong academic record, with a GPA of 5 or above in their course
• demonstrate a commitment to a career in protected cropping, and should address this in their written application.

Protected Cropping Australia

Protected Cropping Australia Ltd (PCA) is the peak industry body representing commercial hydroponic and greenhouse growers Australia wide. PCA members also include equipment and installation suppliers, specialist consultants and advisors, researchers and educators.

If you are looking for a partner or service provider in the protected cropping industry, we have the industry knowledge and expertise to help.

More information on Protected Cropping Australia can be found at https://protectedcropping.net.au/ (opens in a new window)

Application and Selection Process

Applicants must provide a statement supporting their application indicating how they believe receiving the scholarship will assist them with their studies and future careers. This statement should give a sufficient explanation of the applicant's background and current circumstances to enable the University to judge their eligibility, need and merit.

Successful applicants will be selected based on their written application, academic potential, ability to meet the criteria, and, where appropriate, performance in an interview before a selection panel.

Further information and how to apply can be found on our High Potential Scholarship page.

Continuing Eligibility Criteria

• Recipients must remain enrolled at Western.
• Recipients must maintain a minimum GPA of 5.