DemoDAIRY Foundation Scholarship

If you’re looking to start or progress your career, we can help you get there with a scholarship to help with any study-related costs.

What's available?

We have available scholarships up to the value of $5,000 per year for up to two years. Applications open later this year for anyone studying in 2022.

Who can apply?

This scholarship is open to anyone who:

• can demonstrate current experience/knowledge of the dairy industry in Western Victoria and how they plan to work in the dairy industry after completing the course.
• is planning to or be enrolled in a full-time course at the South West TAFE that is Certificate III level or above
• is planning to or be enrolled in a course for a career in an industry that relates to or supports the dairy industry in Western Victoria
• can demonstrate a strong commitment to their studies and pathway into employment
• can demonstrate a strong commitment to excel in their course through engagement in extracurricular activities such as employment, community-based work or any other activities that support the development of their career
• has had a consultation with a member of the Skills and Jobs Centre
• is an Australian Citizen or holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa

What can the scholarship be used for?

Our DemoDAIRY Foundation Scholarship can support you with:

• course fees
• course consumable and material fees
• booklist items
• participation in dairy industry events that will enhance your learning or future work opportunities

Please note scholarships are not redeemable for cash.

What courses may I be studying to apply for this scholarship?

You can be studying any course that can lead to a career in an industry that relates to or supports the dairy industry in Western Victoria. These may include:

• Certificate III in Agriculture
• Certificate III in Agriculture (Dairy Production)
• Certificate IV in Agriculture
• Diploma of Agriculture
• Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
• Diploma of Accounting
• Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
• Certificate IV in Business Administration (traineeship)
• Certificate III in Business (traineeship)
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

How to apply?

1. Visit the scholarships page on our website, select the DemoDAIRY Foundation Scholarship and click ‘Apply’.
2. You will need to complete a form letting us know a bit about yourself and answer some questions about why you are applying for this scholarship.
3. You will need to supply a reference contact with a short supporting statement for your application