Applications for the 2015 Nuffield Scholarships are due to open on Tuesday 1 April.
Andrew Johnson, Chairman of Nuffield Australia, said they have been selecting scholars for more than 60 years.
“It is the leading program for primary producers in Australia which identifies new leaders in industry and the community. It is also part of a global network of over 1,300 scholars from many other countries.
“Scholars represent many rural industries and are selected on merit as people committed about their industry sector and are typically engaged with their regions and communities.”
Four Global Focus Programs (GFP) offer a six/seven-week itinerary spent in various countries including New Zealand, United Kingdom, USA, China, Brazil, South Africa, Kenya, The Netherlands, Ireland, France, India, Qatar, Ukraine, Mexico, Turkey, Germany, Belgium, Russia, Poland, Czech Republic and the Philippines, investigating agricultural marketing, trade and environmental issues, and experiencing the social and cultural aspects of each region.
