About the program

To be eligible to apply for the Horizon Scholarship:

• You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
• You must not have had more than a two-year gap between completion of your schooling and commencement of full-time study
• You must be enrolled full-time at an Australian university
• You must be entering into the last two years of an undergraduate degree with major studies and subject selections relevant to/aligned with agriculture.

Successful scholarship recipients must:

• Submit academic progress reports and actively participate in communication with sponsors and AgriFutures Australia
• Attend the annual Horizon Scholar Workshop (held in July 2026)
• Complete a minimum of four weeks of work placement over the two-year duration of the scholarship. Costs associated with these activities are covered by the program.

Prior experience in agriculture or related industries is not a requirement for someone to apply for the scholarship.

No — prior agriculture/industry experience is not required to apply for the Horizon Scholarship.

Selection is based on academic record, demonstrated commitment to a career that will benefit rural and regional industries and communities, and leadership potential.

Yes — as long as your major and subjects are relevant/ aligned with agriculture.

Eligible areas of study may include, but are not limited to:

• Agricultural Science
• Rural Science
• Livestock/Animal Science
• Veterinary Science
• Agribusiness
• Plant Science
• Agricultural Economics
• Environmental Sciences
• Resource Management
• Sustainability
• Food Security
• Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths (STEM) with major studies and subject selections relevant to, and aligned with, agriculture.

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.

Need more help?

Please refer to the detailed Horizon Scholarship K2 User Guide.

If you have further questions about the using the K2 platform, reach out to .

Applications for the 2026 Horizon Scholarship close on Monday, 26 January 2026 at 5:00 PM AEDT sharp.

Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete your application, as submissions will not be accepted via K2 after this deadline.

If you anticipate any difficulty in meeting the deadline, you must notify AgriFutures Australia as soon as possible. The Capacity Building team will advise you on available options based on your circumstances.

Recipients of the Horizon Scholarship receive:

• A bursary of AUD $5,000 per year for the final two years of the degree.
• Participation in professional development workshops alongside industry leaders and experts.
• Annual industry work placements aligned with the scholar’s interests and their sponsor’s industry.
• Opportunities to attend industry events, build networks, and gain insight into real-world agricultural/rural-sector operations.
• Costs associated with attending workshops and placements are covered by the program.

The program is designed to help recipients develop career readiness and create industry networks prior to graduation – 93% of Horizon Scholars* secured employment in rural industries or related sectors within six months of graduating.*

^{*Surveyed for the 2024-25 AgriFutures Australia Annual Report.}

We recommend familiarising yourself with the Terms and Conditions prior to submitting your application.

AgriFutures is hosting two free Q&A sessions 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:

• Friday 19 December 2025 at 12:00pm AEDT
• Friday 16 January 2026 at 12:00pm AEDT

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