Applications open: 2024 Angus Foundation Beef Australia Scholarships

The Angus Australia Foundation will be awarding 2 scholarships to Angus Australia members, with the opportunity to attend the 2024 Beef Australia.   Beef Australia is held every three years in Rockhampton, Queensland and is a world class event that showcases more than 4,000 cattle along with hosting numerous seminars, property tours and conferences.   

Members aged between 18 and 30 with a commitment to the Australian beef industry and the Angus breed are encouraged to apply.  

The aim of this scholarship is to:  

  • Increase the recipient’s knowledge of the beef industry  
  • Expose the recipient to different agricultural production systems  
  • Develop the recipient’s personal skills  
  • Strengthen relationships between the World’s beef industries  

Selection Criteria  

  • Applicants must be aged between 18 and 30 years of age (age at 1st January)  
  • Applicants must be members of Angus Youth/ Angus Australia (membership forms may be completed with application)  
  • Demonstrated commitment to the beef industry and the Angus breed  
  • Demonstrated potential to benefit from attending Beef Australia 
  • Demonstrated inability to attend Beef Australia without the assistance of a scholarship 

How to Apply:  

To apply for this scholarship applicants must compete application questions. Applications will be shortlisted and may undergo an interview.  

Conditions:   

Upon returning from the beef cattle assessment school the recipient must submit a report detailing their experience.