The property is situated at Skipton in the Western Districts of Victoria, approximately 1 hour North West of Geelong.
The property runs a mixed farming operation, with mainly fine to medium wool Merino sheep along with a prime lamb flock. There is a significant amount of cropping undertaken on the property.
The owner wants to encourage young people into farm management as a profession and is strongly committed to supporting their education through Marcus Oldham.
Available to applicants enrolled or intending to enrol in Year 1 of the Agriculture Program or Year 1 of the Agribusiness Program. The scholarship is available to Australian Students who wish to pursue a career in production agriculture within Australia. Applicants will need to demonstrate a genuine need for financial support.
The applicant must demonstrate a real need for financial assistance to attend Marcus Oldham and have a real desire to become a farm manager upon graduation. The funds will be allocated on the basis of $15,000 in Year 1 of study and $5,000 in Year 3 of study.
