Rural scholarships

YOUNG Goondiwindi residents aspiring to a career in agriculture can apply for a $10,000 scholarship to be offered through two of Queensland’s Agricultural Training Colleges.

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry John McVeigh announced 10 scholarships of $10,000 each would be available under the new program, starting in 2014.

“Our agricultural industries are crying out for graduates,” he said.

To apply for the scholarship visit www.agriculturalcollege.qld.edu.au or phone 1800 888 710.