Australian Equestrian Scholarship at Marcus Oldham College for Undergraduate Australian Students

Australian Equestrian Scholarship

Course(s) Offered: Business, Equine studies
Course Level: Undergraduate (diploma)
Provider: Equestrian Victoria, Horseland, Kentucky Equine Research,Virbac Australia
Country to Study in: Australia

Scholarship Description
The Australian Equestrian Scholarship provides financial support in aid of study toward the Diploma of Horse Business Management at Marcus Oldham College.

This scholarship is available to students in the Diploma of Horse Business Management in 2012.

Eligibility
Applicants must:

• be Australian students; 
• be at least 18 years of age at the commencement of the course in their year of study; 
• be commencing the Diploma of Horse Business Management; 
• have successfully completed year 12 or equivalent; and 
• possess a passion for horses and a strong desire to pursue a career in the equestrian industry.

This scholarship is based on both merit and career specific objectives.

Eligible groups
Citizens of Australia

Participating Institutions
Marcus Oldham College, Australia

Fields of study
Equine studies in the field of Horse Business Management

Number of awards
Two awards will be offered

Sponsorship duration
1 year(s)

Scholarship benefits
The scholarship provides $11,500 towards fees.

Method of Application
To apply, you must complete and sign the scholarship application form, and submit as follows:

a). Post to:
Student Enquiries
Marcus Oldham College
Private Bag 116
Geelong Mail Centre Vic 3216
Australia

Or;
b). scan the completed and signed application form and forward via email to courses@marcusoldham.vic.edu.au

Or;
c). fax the completed and signed application form to Student Enquiries at Marcus Oldham College on 03 5244 1263 (Australian) or +61 3 5244 1263 (international)

In addition to the general application requirements (see How to Apply on the official website) include two colour photographs of yourself riding/handling horses with your name on the back.

It is important to visit the official website (link to is below) for complete information.

DEADLINES:
The scholarship application deadline is 19 August, 2011

PLEASE NOTE:
Short-listed applicants must attend an interview at the College in Geelong, Victoria.

Applications can be submitted for more than one scholarship, but applicants can only be the recipient of one scholarship in any one academic year. If applying for multiple scholarships, one copy of your CV and one copy of your College essay is sufficient.

Application Deadline: 19 August 2011
Open to International Applicants: No (ONLY Australians)

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