Angus Australia Scholarships, Awards, Bursaries & Grants

Angus Australia SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS, BURSARIES & GRANTS

Angus Australia, with support from the Angus Australia Foundation and numerous other sponsors, offers a vibrant Scholarships, Awards, Bursaries and Grants program.

The program aims to increase member’s knowledge of the Angus breed and to assist Angus Australia members to expand their knowledge and experience of the Australian and International agricultural industries.

GenAngus Future Leaders Program Angus Australia and specialist farm insurer Achmea Australia provide 10 Angus Australia members aged 18 to 40 the opportunity to participate in a program aimed at supporting emerging leaders to increase their knowledge and boost their confidence to launch a new or existing beef enterprise.

Participants attend an intensive three-day workshop with industry leading professionals, before embarking on a 12-month program with access to personalised support. The program is targeted at young beef industry leaders who are looking to start their own business in the beef industry or take that next step in their existing business.

Topics covered include the following: • Mindset & Resilience

• Leadership

• Financial Fundamentals

• Improving Your Herd With Genetics

• Business Planning Tools • Risk Management & Insurance,

• Marketing & Branding • Social Media

• Finding Your Place In The Beef Industry

DAMIEN THOMSON

EMILY READ

Shacorrahdalu Angus, Jugiong NSW 2020 GenAngus Recipient

Isla Angus Coonabarabran NSW 2022 GenAngus Recipient

“An incredible program that exceeded all expectations, there really is no other program like the GenAngus program, it’s got everything you could think of in so many different areas from insurance and risk mitigation to marketing and communication, genetic technology and personal development. I highly encourage Angus members to take advantage of the opportunities available through the Angus Youth program.”

“It was great to see such a diverse group of beef industry leaders present at GenAngus everyone in the room is already passionate, but it gave me that extra little push to go home and be like, yes, we can make this better, we can improve this. I would encourage others to apply to GenAngus, to network and to learn from the best in the industry.”

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Foundation Research Grants The Angus Foundation Research Grant is awarded to undergraduate and post-graduate students to enable them to undertake research that can be applied to the Australian beef industry and contribute to Angus Australia’s objective of enhancing the value of Angus cattle and beef. The Grant may be used to conduct a new project or to extract additional findings from an existing project that the individual or institution has already commenced.

Industry Cadetship The Cadetship is designed to give Angus Australia members aged between 18 – 30 hands on experience in an agribusiness in the beef supply chain. During the cadetship, the cadet will experience day to day operations within a business and develop a unique understanding of how the business works and the important role they play in global food production.

The cadetship takes place over a four-week period, with the recipient working with the business in their day-to-day operations. Following their placement, the recipient concludes their cadetship by completing the Marcus Oldham Rural Leadership Course.

I really loved my time away, some of the things I got to learn and the conversations I had have already proved invaluable BONNIE COX, Inaugural AuctionsPlus Cadet 2022

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Tocal Beef Cattle Assesment Course Scholarships Five Scholarships are awarded to give Angus Australia members the opportunity to participate in the annual Beef Cattle Assessment Course held at the Tocal Agricultural College. The Beef Cattle Assessment Course has been widely recognised as the most practical and hands on beef cattle selection course of its kind.

The course embraces both newcomers and experienced cattle producers alike. A great deal of time and thought goes into the selection of the overjudges. They must possess the practical and communicative skills necessary to ensure all participants receive maximum benefit, given the varied levels of experience of participants. It utilises both Bos Taurus and Bos Indicus breeds and their crosses over the duration of the course.

The Beef Cattle Assessment course is committed to the education of its participants in all aspects of the beef industry.

The course is both challenging and fun.

ALKIRA RILEY

HUGH COCHRANE

Alkira Angus, Nerrena VIC 2019 Tocal Recipient

Cochrane Angus, Jimbooma QLD 2018 Tocal Recipient

“I learnt so much in such a short period of time, the course was very hands on, and we were able to put all theory that was learnt into practice which helped consolidate it. As well as walking away with improved cattle assessing skills, I also met a large variety of like-minded people. I would highly recommend the course to anyone wanting to develop their cattle assessment skills and general cattle knowledge.”

“I really enjoyed the Tocal Cattle Assessment course and gained a range of skills and knowledge that will be instrumental to my decisions going forward as a Angus breeder in the industry.”

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Trans-Tasman Travel Bursury Sponsored by the New England Travel Centre and the Angus Australia Foundation, the scholarship provides an Angus Australia member aged between 18 and 30 years of age the opportunity to travel around New Zealand.

The bursary covers return airfares for the recipient to travel to New Zealand, $1000 spending money and assistance to organize a tour to various seed-stock and commercial breeders across the country.

The scholarship recipient is encouraged to spend at least four weeks in New Zealand to make the most of the opportunity.

The Angus Australia network of staff, members and affiliated groups can provide assistance and insight to develop a tour to the recipient’s interest.

JASMINE GREEN

Summit Livestock, Uranquinty NSW 2008 TransTasman Recipient “The New Zealand trip gave me a wonderful opportunity to appreciate the New Zealand beef industry and its importance in agriculture and also begin to understand where New Zealand and Australia fit in terms of the global beef marketplace. I met lots of great people who where extremely generous in sharing their knowledge and showcasing their cattle and country.”

CHLOE GOULD

Southside QLQ, 2019 TransTasman Recipient “Without a doubt, the knowledge and connections that I have been able to gain in New Zealand on my exchange has proven too be highly beneficial.

I would highly encourage other youth members that would like to pursue a career in the agricultural industry to take opportunities, like this scholarship to extend yourself and gain more knowledge.”

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BeefEX & SmartBeef Scholarships The Angus Australia Foundation awards two scholarships to give Angus Australia members the opportunity to participate in the annual Australian Lot Feeders’ Association (ALFA) BeefEX and SmartBeef Conferences run on alternate years.

BeefEx, held biennially, draws together feedlot operators and their staff, nutritionists, veterinarians, backgrounders, regulators, service providers, transport operators and others involved in the grain fed industry and beef supply chain. SmartBEeef is the grain fed beef industry’s premier technical conference.

Members aged between 18 and 30 with a commitment to the Australian beef industry and the Angus breed and a strong interest in the lot feeding industry are encouraged to apply.

Each scholarship recipient will be provided with $1500 to help cover the costs associated with attending the conference, (for example; flights, accommodation and the conference registration fee).

LACHLAN WOODS

RUBY CANNING

Estella NSW, SmartBeef Recipient 2019

Mortlake VIC, 2018 BeefEx Recipient

“Smart Beef was an engaging few days with a plethora of industry topics covered by a range of industry leaders. I gained a tremendous amount of knowledge and networked with great industry professionals that I’m positive will benefit my future veterinary career.

“The BeefEx Conference was an experience that was engaging, informative and provided many networking opportunities for all participants.

It is through attending such conferences that facilitate exposure into new facets of the Australian livestock industries, and through networking, act to serve as a driver for future career opportunities within these sectors.”

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I hope to use the connections from BeefEx and knowledge gained about opportunities within the industry to shape my future involving beef cattle.”

LiveExchange Scholarships Two scholarships are awarded to give Angus Australia members the opportunity to participate in the LiveCorp and Australian Livestock Exporters LiveEXchange Conference. This event is all about sharing information and insight into the livestock export trade, breaking down knowledge barriers, being open about industry challenges and demonstrating industry’s commitment and ongoing effort to improve animal welfare in supply chains.

Members aged between 18 and 30 with a commitment to the Australian beef industry and the Angus breed and a strong interest in live export are encouraged to apply.

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Beef Australia Scholarships Three scholarships are awarded tri-annually to give Angus Australia members the opportunity to participate in the exciting and innovative Beef Australia program.

Beef Australia is held every three years and is a world-class event that showcases more than 4000 cattle along with hosting numerous seminars, property tours and conferences. Held in Rockhampton QLD, Beef Australia attracts more than 75,000 local, interstate and international visitors. Members aged between 18 and 30 with a commitment to the Australia beef industry and the Angus breed are encouraged to apply.

Each scholarship will cover accommodation for up to 6 nights in Rockhampton, return air travel from Brisbane to Rockhampton, a 5 day event admission pass and $500 spending money.

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The Angus Australia Scholarships, Awards, Bursaries and Grants would not be possible with the support of the Angus Foundation.

The Angus Foundation provides a mechanism for members and other beef industry stakeholders to support youth development, education and research programs conducted by Angus Australia.

The Angus Foundation can only operate and facilitate financial support to initiatives through the generous sponsorship from Angus Australia members who elect to pay the voluntary levy and from a range of partnerships to non-members and industry partners or members that provide a higher level of partnership.

To find out how you can support the Angus Foundation visit www.angusaustralia.com.au

For more information visit our website:

www.angusaustralia.com.au