AgriFutures Australia is committed to supporting the next generation of leaders that will drive the future prosperity of Australian rural industries and communities. The AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship is awarded to students studying an agriculture-related undergraduate degree or a Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths/Finance (STEM) degree with relevant majors which align to agriculture.
About the program
In partnership with industry sponsors, the AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship is an initiative supporting students enrolled in full time study at an Australian university by providing:
- A bursary of $5000 per year for the final two years of your degree
- Professional development workshops
- Annual industry work placements aligned with the scholar’s areas of interest and their sponsor’s industry
- Opportunities to network and gain knowledge at a range of industry events.
Sponsors
Current Cohort
2024 Cohort
Find out moreApplications
Applications for the 2025 Horizon Scholarship Program are now closed. Applications for 2026 will open in November 2025.
This page will be updated with details on how to apply when applications are open.
Timeline
Date |
Activity |
| March 2025 | Successful students notified |
| May 2025 | Announcement of 2025 Horizon Scholars |
| July 2025 | 2025 Horizon Scholarship Workshop |
| Mid-November 2024 | Applications open for 2026 |
| Early January 2025 | Applications close for 2026 |
| January – February 2026 | Applications reviewed and shortlisted. A shortlist will be provided to sponsors for further review. |
| February 2026 | Phone interviews with shortlisted students |
FAQ's
Am I eligible to apply?
To be eligible for the Horizon Scholarship, students must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident enrolled full-time in their last two years of an agriculture-related undergraduate degree at an Australian university.
Our research shows that Horizon Scholars are typically two to three years ahead of other university graduates in terms of their career readiness and industry networks.
Previously, the Horizon Scholarship program was eligible to students that were in their first two years of tertiary studies. Now, the Horizon Scholarship is offered to students in their last years of study, to best connect students with industry networks and giving them this continued advantage when entering the workforce.
Suitable degrees include, but are not limited to:
- Agricultural Science
- Rural Science
- Livestock/Animal Science
- Veterinary Science
- Agribusiness
- Plant Science
- Agricultural Economics
- Resource Management
- Sustainability
- Food Security
- Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths (STEM) with major studies and subject selections relevant to, and aligned with, agriculture
Scholarship recipients will be selected on the basis of their commitment to a career in agriculture, as well as their leadership potential and tertiary academic record to date.
Recipients will be required to attend the workshop (held in July 2025), and complete two weeks of work placement each year of the scholarship. Reasonable costs associated with these activities are covered by the program.
Please email for any scholarship queries. Any enquiries should be made personally by the applicant.
How do I apply?
Applications are completed and submitted through K2, an online application portal.
In addition to the application questions, applicants must also provide a reference letter and a copy of their academic transcript. These can be attached to the application form and submitted online.
Applications close on Friday, 10 January 2025 at 5pm AEDT sharp. Applications will not be accepted via K2 after this point. Please allow sufficient time to complete your application.
If for some reason you are not able to meet the deadline, you will need to advise the AgriFutures Australia contact below of your circumstances, and they can advise you of your options.
Need more help?
Please refer to the detailed Horizon Scholarship K2 User Guide.
If you have further questions about the application process within K2, reach out to .
What do I do if I have questions about eligibility or other features of the program?
AgriFutures is hosting two Q&A sessions – one in December 2024 and one in January 2025. These free sessions are intended to provide clarity around eligibility criteria, as well as answer any questions you may have in relation to the Horizon Scholarship. If you are considering applying, we encourage you to attend one of the sessions.
