Scholarships

MPH Agriculture is a privately-owned agribusiness focused on sustainable crop production, particularly irrigated production systems. MPH formerly owned and operated Madowla Park (Echuca) which is one of the largest irrigated cropping enterprises in Victoria, comprising 1,500 ha of laser leveled irrigation land and 2,200 ha of dryland cropping. 

The MPH business at Werribee is based around developing large scale winter and summer crop production and pasture enterprise on the 6,000 ha site using the available supply of recycled water (20,000 Mgl).This is a particularly challenging and exciting business and MPH is determined to develop a sustainable future for the farm at Werribee and transform the property into a respected showpiece of environmentally sensitive agricultural practices that protects and improves the site’s renowned biodiversity and conservation values. 

MPH Agriculture are offering a scholarship and work placement designed to help build the skills base of the Australian agricultural industries. 

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31 December 2025

Scholarship Value

$5,000 

Number of Scholarships Awarded

1 

Applicable Study Areas

Plants, Soils and Livestock 

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to: 

• Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident 
• Be enrolled in a full-time course at Longerenong College 
• Reside on campus at Longerenong College 

Selection Criteria

The scholarship will be awarded on merit to the successful applicant who: 

• Has enrolled in a full-time course at Longerenong College 
• Illustrates an understanding of the knowledge and skills that will be required for a successful career in agriculture 
• Demonstrates an interest in the agricultural industries 
• Will undertake Industry Placement with MPH Agriculture (Dec-Jan)
• Must have a current drivers license and own vehicle essential

Mrs Heather Mitchell, family and friends established the Lester Mitchell Award in memory of Lester Mitchell PhC, MBE, who made a significant contribution to farming in the Mallee.  The award is to be made to an appropriate young person preferably less than thirty years of age to further his or her knowledge and understanding of agriculture. 

The Lester Mitchell Award will be awarded to fund one scholarship of $2,000, at the discretion of the interview panel. 

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31 December 2025

Scholarship Value

$2,000 

Number of Scholarships Awarded

1 

Applicable Study Areas

Plants, Soils and Livestock 

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to: 

• Be enrolled in Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management at Longerenong College in 2026
• Student must have completed the Certificate IV in Agriculture qualification  

Selection Criteria

The scholarship will be awarded on merit.  Preference is given to applicants who: 

• Have shown a commitment to study and life at Longerenong College. 
• Have illustrated leadership qualities amongst the Longerenong College student body. 
• Reside in the college student accommodation. 
• Are under 30 years of age 

VICTORIAN WHEAT RESEARCH   

The Victorian Wheat Research Foundation originally developed a facility in the late 1960’s at the current Grains Innovation Park site in Horsham. This was principally to breed wheat but has evolved and expanded over more than half a century. 

The Victorian Wheat Research Foundation are proud supporters of students wishing to pursue a career in the agricultural industries and who have the potential to contribute to the future of Australian agriculture. The Victorian Wheat Research Foundation are pleased to help students strive to achieve their education goals. 

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31 December 2025

Scholarship Value

$5,000 

Number of Scholarships Awarded

1 

Applicable Study Areas

Plants and Soils 

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to: 

• Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident 
• Studied at Longerenong College in 2025
• Be enrolled in a full-time course at Longerenong College in 2026

Selection Criteria

The scholarship will be awarded on merit to the successful applicant who: 

• Has a strong record of achievement (i.e. at work, school or in the community) 
• Enthusiasm for the agricultural industry 
• Illustrates an understanding of the knowledge and skills that will be required for a successful career in the Australian grains industry 
• Intends to work in the Australian grains industry
• Intends to further study at Longerenong College, ie. Diploma of Agronomy or through associated pathways
• Demonstrate financial need

The Rotary Club of Horsham are offering to support a student attending Longerenong College with a $500 bursary.

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31 December 2025

Scholarship Value

$500 

Number of Scholarships Awarded

2 

Applicable Study Areas

Agriculture 

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to: 

• Be an Australian Citizen or Permanent resident 
• Be enrolled in a full-time course at Longerenong College in 2026

Selection Criteria

Scholarships will be awarded on the student’s ability to meet the following selection criteria: 

• Financial need 
• Passion for agriculture 

BASF aim is to be able to produce enough food, feed, fibre and renewable raw materials for a growing world population on the limited land available. This is one goal of the Crop Science division, which has businesses in crop protection, seeds and non-agricultural applications. 

Our Crop Science division* is aligned to the long-term trends of the agricultural markets. Our aim is to help shape the future of the agricultural industry with innovative offerings that enable the production of sufficient high-quality food, animal feed and renewable raw materials for a growing world population despite the limited amount of available arable land. 

BASF want to contribute to global food security through an environmentally friendly and sustainable increase in agricultural productivity. Our innovation strength is intended to benefit both our customers and society and be the source of our long-term growth. Crop Science’s strategy is built on three cornerstones: leading the way in innovation, increasing customer centricity and promoting and further developing sustainable farming practices.  

BASF supports people wishing to build the skills base of the Australian agricultural industry. BASF are proud to offer scholarship support to students studying full-time at Longerenong College. 

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31 December 2025

Scholarship Value 

$5,000 

Number of Scholarships Awarded 

1 

Applicable Study Areas 

Plants and Soils – Agronomy 

Eligibility 

To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to: 

• Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident 
• Be enrolled in a full-time course at Longerenong College 2026  
• Reside on campus at Longerenong College 

Selection Criteria

The scholarship will be awarded on merit to the successful applicant who: 

• Illustrates an understanding of the knowledge and skills that will be required for a successful career in agriculture. 
• Has a focus on agronomy 

GRDC (Grain Research and Development Corporation) invest in RD&E projects to deliver new and improved varieties, farming practices, technologies and capability to the Australian grains industry. These investments drive the discovery, development and delivery of world-class innovation.

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31 December 2025

Scholarship Value 

$3,000 

Number of Scholarships Awarded 

4 

Applicable Study Areas 

Plants and Soils 

Eligibility 

To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to: 

• Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident 
• Be enrolled in a full-time course at Longerenong College in 2026 

Selection Criteria

The scholarship will be awarded on merit to the successful applicant who: 

• Has a strong record of achievement (i.e. at work, school or in the community) 
• Enthusiasm for the agricultural industry 
• Illustrates an understanding of the knowledge and skills that will be required for a successful career in the Australian grains industry 
• Intends to work in the Australian grains industry 
• Intends to further study or is currently studying Diploma of Agronomy at Longerenong College
• Demonstrate financial need 

GRDC (Grain Research and Development Corporation) invest in RD&E projects to deliver new and improved varieties, farming practices, technologies and capability to the Australian grains industry. These investments drive the discovery, development and delivery of world-class innovation. This First Nations Scholarship is intended to increase the number of first nations students who go on to be employed in the industry after completing their studies.

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31 December 2025

Scholarship Value

$16,000 paid directly toward recipient’s accommodation

Number of Scholarships Awarded

1

Applicable study areas

Plants and soils

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship:

• The student is in their 2nd year of study at Longerenong College and has selected Diploma of Applied Agronomy (AHC51920) as a major
• The student has provided the college with sufficient documentation to demonstrate their First Nations identity 
• The student resides on campus at Longerenong College

Selection Criteria

• GRDC will go through a joint interview process with the college.
• Students will be required to meet the following selection criteria:
• Has a strong record of achievement (i.e. at work, school or in the community) 
• Enthusiasm for the agricultural industry, in particular the grains sector
• Illustrates an understanding of the knowledge and skills that will be required for a successful career in the Australian grains industry 
• Intends to work in the Australian grains industry, or undertake opportunities within the grains industry
• Interest in participating in a work placement in the grains sector with support from GRDC to identify a suitable placement 
• Demonstrate financial need 

Freemasons Foundation Victoria was established the same year that Longerenong College opened in 1889. Freemasons Foundation Victoria is the trustee of two major charitable trusts with the vision to contribute to a better Victoria through purposeful charitable support and community involvement. Victorian Masonic scholarships have been awarded to a value, in today’s terms, more than $7.5M since 1912. Since November 2014 Freemasons Foundation Victoria has helped the youth to achieve their education goals by awarding over $1.5M in scholarships and awards. 

Freemasonry is an organisation of good men, supporting each other, their families and the community. Freemasons Foundation Victoria is proud to support the students at Longerenong College and to help them achieve their agricultural education goals. 

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31 December 2025

Scholarship Value

$6,500 

Number of Scholarships Awarded

1 

Applicable Study Areas

Business, Plants, Soils and Livestock (all areas of agriculture) 

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to: 

• Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident who resides in Victoria 
• Has enrolled in a full-time course at Longerenong College 
• Illustrates an understanding of the knowledge and skills that will be required for a successful career in agriculture 
• Demonstrates an interest in the agricultural industries 
• Must not be in receipt of another scholarship or award/s with a total value more than $5,000. 

Selection Criteria

The scholarship will be awarded on merit to the successful applicant who: 

• Demonstrates an interest in the agricultural industries 
• Illustrates an understanding of the knowledge and skills that will be required for a successful career in agriculture. 
• Resides on campus at Longerenong College