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Published: 14 Apr 2025 137 views
The Crawford Fund is a not-for-profit organisation that raises awareness of the benefits to Australia and developing countries of Australia’s engagement in international agricultural research and development; supports training programs for developing country scientists and farmers, drawing on Australian experience, and encourages and supports young Australians in their careers, studies and volunteering in agriculture for development.
Our conference scholar program has been running since 2010. We will once again give up to 50 young people the opportunity to attend Australia’s key food security conference, interact and learn from renowned speakers, and network and be mentored by key researchers, academics and policy makers involved in food and nutrition security.
The fun and informative activities are developed in partnership with young and ‘old’ agricultural scientists and Researchers in Agriculture for International Development (RAID), a program of the Fund which works to connect, engage and support agricultural researchers in international development.
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| Application Deadline | 23 May 2025 |
| Country to study | Australia |
| School to study | Flinders University |
| Type | Undergraduate |
| Sponsor | Flinders University |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Our scholarships include attendance of the conference and two half days of activities, conference registration fees, reasonable transport, food and accommodation costs.
Travel and accommodation is arranged by the Crawford Fund and accommodation is in group apartments. The awards will be made through the Crawford Fund’s State and Territory programs.
Applicants must be:
States (except SA and QLD) require applicants to be Australian citizens or permanent residents and SA has a preference for citizens or permanent residents. All scholarships are subject to a suitable candidate being identified.
Applications close by COB Friday, 23 May 2025.
There is a brief online form to complete. Your application should be addressed to the Coordinator in your State or Territory and should explain why you wish to attend the conference, your bio details and relevant research or work interests. It should be accompanied by a letter of support from your university, research supervisor or employer.
Successful applicants will be notified by 13 June 2025.
Ask questions by contacting the Crawford Fund Coordinator for SA.
For more details, visit Flinders University scholarship webpage
