Country Education Foundation scholarships

The Country Education Foundation has a number of scholarships available for young people in rural, regional and remote Australia who are seeking further education. The Foundation has also launched the Tim Fischer Fellowship, a $50,000 scholarship to support a person with a project that will strengthen regional or rural communities in Australia. To find out more, click here.

Royal Agricultural Society Foundation Rural Scholarships

The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW has opened applications for its 2026 Rural Scholarships program, which supports students who passionate about pursuing a career in rural and regional NSW and ACT. For more information or to apply, click here.

National Beef Leaders Program

Cattle Australia has opened applications for its 2025 National Beef Leaders Program. Cattle producers aged 21 to 35 are encouraged to apply for the program, which provides seven young leaders with the chance to develop skills in advocacy, policy and media engagement. To find out more or apply, click here.

Empowering changemakers in rural and regional Australia.

Applications Close Sunday 17th August

The Tim Fischer Fellowship (TFF) is a prestigious program designed to support individuals passionate about making a difference in rural and regional Australia. Inspired by Tim Fischer’s honesty, integrity, and selflessness, this Fellowship supports a recipient with up to $50,000 in funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help turn their bold ideas into reality.

Whether you’re an aspiring leader, a dedicated professional, a researcher or an emerging innovator, this Fellowship is your opportunity to create real impact and advance your career. Read more HERE

[Re]Generation Fellowship

Supporting the next generation of regenerative agricultural producers, land stewards and food systems leaders.

The [Re]Generation Fellowship program supports early-career farmers, graziers and land stewards to participate in ongoing education and enables them to connect with and learn from other like-minded peers.

The program was initiated by the US-based funder affinity group Funders for Regenerative Agriculture (FORA), alongside partners Quivira Coalition, Holistic Management International, and the American Grassfed Association, to support the growth and development of young people committed to life at the nexus of tradition and innovation, food and land, economy and community.

Each year, funders of the [Re]Generation Fellowship program sponsor 25-30 US-based Fellows (including full cost of, lodging, food, and registration fees) to attend regenerative agriculture conferences and events – including Quivira Coalition’s renowned REGENERATE Conference, as well as the American Grassfed Association’s Grassfed Exchange. For more information go to HERE