Mount Gambier student Alice Alexander was recently awarded a 2023 AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship.
Miss Alexander, who is studying a Bachelor of Agricultural Science at the University of Adelaide, was announced as one of 22 scholarship recipients.
Miss Alexander was thrilled to receive the scholarship and thanked the AgriFutures Australia Export Fodder Program who will support her Horizon Scholarship journey.
“I’m so excited to be awarded an AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship, not only will it provide me the opportunity to connect with industry professionals, but I will also gain valuable hands-on experience in the export fodder industry,” she said.
The initiative is supported by seven Research and Development Corporations along with Kalyx Australia, Baiada Poultry, Southern NSW Innovation Hub, and Marine Bioproducts Cooperative Research Centre to develop the next generation of rural leaders.
Following an extensive judging process focused on the applicants’ commitment to agriculture, leadership potential and career aspirations, 22 students from around the country were awarded an AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship.
Miss Alexander is sponsored by the AgriFutures Export Fodder Program and will receive a $10,000 bursary over two years along with many opportunities to develop leadership skills and expand networks.
In addition to the bursary, Miss Alexander will attend an annual four-day professional development workshop and complete two weeks of industry placement each year, all covered by the support of her sponsor.
The workshop will feature special guest speakers, industry experts and provide the opportunity to network, meet sponsors and discuss innovations and challenges in the agricultural sector.
AgriFutures Australia Managing Director John Harvey congratulated the 22 students on their success and welcomed the next generation of rural leaders to the AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship Program.
“Congratulations to our 2023 AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship recipients, whose exceptional passion, ambition, and commitment to agriculture has distinguished them from a talented pool of applicants.
“It is very exciting to see the quality and diversity coming into our rural industries,” Mr Harvey said.
Mr Harvey thanked the Horizon sponsors and acknowledged their significant contribution to the program, particularly in offering students valuable exposure to the agricultural sector.
“The AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship would not be possible without our sponsors,” Mr Harvey said.
“The diversity of industry sponsors reflects the desire across the board to focus on the next generation of leaders who will build prosperous and sustainable rural industries of the future.”
Find out more about the AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship at agrifutures.com.au/horizon.IWho
