SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES

Empowering the next generation of ruminant nutritionists

STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

As part of the Association’s commitment to promoting and developing ruminant nutrition in Australia, the AARN is offering two monetary scholarship to students enrolled in any tertiary education facility in Australia who completed their major research project on a topic related to ruminant nutrition. The scholarship is provided as a one-off grant.

To apply fill in the form below and upload a cover letter that acknowledges eligibility criteria and a 200 word description of work that has been signed by your supervisor

Winners must attend the Annual Conference on the 14th & 15th of October 2026 at the Best Western Airport Hotel and Convention Centre, Attwood, Melbourne, Victoria and give a short presentation on their work. Attending this conference is a fantastic opportunity for students to learn from other presenters on the day and network with potential employers and industry colleagues.

Applications open now. Closing Friday July 31st 2026

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the prize applicants must be:

Enrolled as an Honours, Masters or PhD student in an appropriate course (Bachelor/Master of Animal Science, Agricultural Science or Veterinary Science) at an Australian University
Undertaking a research project involving ruminant nutrition or a related topic and be able to provide details of the project.
Able to demonstrate academic merit.

Total value

The cash prize value of the scholarship is $1,500 with $500 payable upon announcement of the successful applicant to assist with travel and accommodation for the AARN Annual Conference. The remaining $1000 will be payable after a short presentation at the AARN Annual Conference held at the Best Western Airport Motel and Convention Centre Attwood Victoria on October 14th and 15th 2026. Payments will be made via direct bank transfer.

Scholarship winners will also receive free membership of AARN (valued at $300)

Selection Process

Terms and Conditions

STUDENT CONFERENCE BURSARY

One of the AARN goals is to empower and engage students interested in ruminant nutrition. On behalf of our Industry Partners, we are proudly offering up to six students a $500 bursary to attend our upcoming Annual Conference on the 14th & 15th of October 2025 at the Best Western Airport Hotel and Convention Centre, Attwood, Melbourne, Victoria

Applications Open Now. Closing Friday July 31st 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Total value

Selection Process

The AARN Committee will assess the applications and notify students by August 2026.

At the conclusion of the of the conference each student will be asked to submit a one page document outlining key messages they took home from the conference, career plans for the future and how are they planning on applying the learnings from the conference. This will then be shared with the AARN memberbase via the website and through social media platforms.

SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES

STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility Criteria

Total value

Selection Process

Terms and Conditions

STUDENT CONFERENCE BURSARY

Eligibility Criteria

Total value

Selection Process

Terms and Conditions

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