Overview
The Hon Hugh S Roberton was born in Glasgow, Scotland, son of Sir Hugh Roberton, a Scottish composer and founder of the Glasgow Orpheus Choir. He was educated at the West of Scotland Agricultural College and Glasgow University and emigrated to Australia in the 1920s. He became a farmer and grazier at Old Junee and a writer on political and economic subjects, particularly in the rural newspaper the Land under the name, “Peter Snodgrass”. During World War II he served as a gunner in the Middle East. Roberton stood for the Country Party at the 1949 election for the House of Representatives seat of Riverina. In February 1956, he was appointed Minister for Social Services in the seventh Menzies Ministry, a position he held until his resignation from parliament in 1965. He was then appointed Australia’s first ambassador to Ireland until 1968.
Eligibility
- Available to: Commencing Students
- Study mode: On Campus
- Campus: Wagga Wagga
Must be studying
- 1st Year
- Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management
- Bachelor of Agricultural Science, Bachelor of Agriculture
Conditions
- The intention of this scholarship is to help the recipient meet the costs of either HECS fees, textbooks, accommodation or technology (computer).
- Applicant to possess a high academic record (ATAR 70.00 +)
- Preference will be given to applicants from regional and rural areas. Your home origin address has a Regional Rating of RA2-RA5, please check your Regional Rating prior to applying, (tick 2016 then search) Rurality Rating Check.
