Key facts

Domestic students scholarship information
Value (per annum)
$7,500
Duration
2nd year – 2 years | 3rd year – 1 year
New or continuing
Continuing Students
Study Load
Full-time
Study Mode
Online
On campus
Closing date
4 January 2026

This scholarship has been awarded
Applications are no longer being accepted for this scholarship

About this scholarship

Number offered:

2

Description:

The “Female Farm Leaders - By Solterra" is designed to support and empower female and non-binary students who aspire to build a career in farm management and agricultural leadership. With a strong focus on encouraging gender diversity in regional, rural, and remote farm leadership roles, this scholarship actively seeks to foster the development of female talent and future farm managers.
Solterra is a fast-growing agricultural company committed to growing the food and fibre the world needs to prosper. We are master farmers and world-class operators of diverse agricultural assets. This scholarship forms part of our broader commitment to supporting the next generation of leaders in agriculture, creating meaningful pathways for women to thrive in senior on-farm roles.

How will the scholarship be paid?

Bank account (100%)

Scholarship Special Conditions:

  1. The student may be offered an optional, paid work experience placement. The scholarship recipient is responsible for arranging the placement directly with the donor.

Payment Conditions:

  1. The student shall receive $937.50 per 6 credit points (or equivalent) to a maximum of $7,500 for 48 credit points (or full-time equivalent) per academic year.
  2. The scholarship is payable into the recipient’s bank account.
  3. The scholarship will be paid in up to 3 instalments within 30 days following Trimester 1 and 2 and/or 3 census dates.
  4. Payments will be made in each semester provided there is a minimum enrolment across the academic year in the nominated course:
    4.1. The minimum enrolment for full-time is defined at UNE as an enrolment of 48 credit points (or equivalent) in the academic year.
    4.2. Full-time students are expected to complete their course in the minimum period of candidature.
    4.3. Enrolment is required for Semester 1 and 2 study periods.  If there is no active enrolment in these periods, and a request for a leave of absence from their scholarship is not made and approved by Student Scholarships, the scholarship may be suspended.
    4.4. Should a student be required to repeat any unit, a second scholarship payment will not be made for this unit.
  5. The student must continue to achieve the academic eligibility requirement of 4.0 GPA in each trimester.
  6. The student must submit a brief report upon request each year reporting on progress with their studies and involvement in sporting, cultural and community activities as well as participation in University life, where applicable.

General Conditions:

  1. The scholarship is intended for the nominated course and may not be deferred or transferred. If you wish to make any significant changes to your enrolment (e.g. change of degree, study mode and/or load) you must notify Student Scholarships prior to doing so. If you no longer satisfy the criteria and conditions of the scholarship, you may not be able to retain it.
  2. Any request to vary the terms and/or conditions of the scholarship must be made via an appeal to the scholarships committee and will be determined at the discretion of the University (in consultation with the donor or other relevant committee).
  3. If at any time during the scholarship term the student is found to have committed behavioural misconduct in accordance with the University’s Student Behavioural Misconduct Rules, the scholarship will be terminated and any outstanding payments to be made under the scholarship will not be paid.  You may also be required to repay any instalment already received. Students who are residential college residents are also subject to the Residential College Code of Conduct.
  4. On campus students are expected to attend events or participate in activities to promote scholarships, if asked. Where possible, students are expected to attend the Annual Scholarship Donor Luncheon which is often held in July. If students require letters to excuse them from lectures, they can request this from the Office of Advancement.
  5. The applicant permits the University to give some personal details to the relevant Donor/Trustee/Committee/School, who may not be UNE staff. All information gathered will be treated with discretion.
  6. Some scholarships may affect other government payments. It is the recipient’s responsibility to seek advice from the relevant government agency.
  7. Minor changes may be required to the administrative conditions of this scholarship. If this occurs recipients will be given advance notice in writing. Donors will also be consulted where appropriate.
  8. Failure to meet the requirements of these Terms and Conditions may lead to the termination of the scholarship and you being required to repay any instalment already received.

Note: If you are struggling to meet the requirements of your scholarship, it is important that you contact the Student Scholarships team at scholarships@une.edu.au to discuss your circumstances and they will provide advice and support.

Eligibility Requirements

To apply for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following core and scholarship specific eligibility requirements

Core requirements
Requirement Description
Citizenship

Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident: The applicant must be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident as defined by the Commonwealth

New or Continuing

Continuing: Students enrolling in their 2nd year or 3rd year of one of the following degrees at UNE and have successfully completed a minimum of 48 credit points.

Study Mode

On campus or Online

Study Load

Full-time (48 credit points per academic year)

Course type

Undergraduate (Bachelor degree only), excluding honours, excluding enabling programs

Scholarship specific requirements
Requirement Description
Degree/School/Discipline

Bachelor of Agricultural Production Management;  
Bachelor of Agriculture;  
Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Business;
Bachelor of Agribusiness;
Bachelor of Rural Science;

Scholarships for Females

Applicant must identify as female or non-binary

Other

Identify as Female or non-binary

  1. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of (in order):
    1.1.Responses to the application questions; AND
    1.2.An interview with a representative of Solterra Agriculture. This may be done by zoom/teams or telephone
  2. Preference may be given to applicants who are not in receipt of another scholarship.
  3. The scholarship shall be awarded by the University of New England in consultation with the donor.
  4. The scholarship will be administered by the University of New England.
  5. The Selection Committee’s decision is final.

Before you apply

Before you apply for this scholarship, please ensure you have read and understood the below important information:

Required Information:

  1. Complete the application form which includes the following questions:
    1.1. Why are you studying your chosen course and what are your career aspirations?
    1.2. Tell us about your personal strengths and how you have used them to make a difference in the lives of others. This might include community activities and leadership opportunities that you have been involved in.
    1.3. What challenges - such as financial, geographic, or cultural - have you encountered and how have you navigated them?

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